Cajun Chicken Pasta

RecipeNut's Note:

This recipe is very tasty but also spicy!!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 ounces linguine
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 thinly sliced green onion (1 to 2)
• 1 cup heavy cream (1 to 2 cups)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente; drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat saute chicken in butter until chicken is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and onions, and cook for 2-3 minutes .
5. Reduce heat; add heavy cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and pepper and heat through.
6. In a large bowl toss linguini with sauce.
7. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Reviews

[Evie*]

I used about 1 tsp cajun seasoning, also had no green onions so I used a small red one and sliced that thinly. Had my son and his girlfriend with us to enjoy it and enjoy we did, very tasty. Thanks for posting. =)

[Boopster]

OMG!!!! This is SOOOO Good!! I used more Cajun seasoning and upped the spices a little. We like a little more flavor. Red and yellow or orange peppers make this a beautiful dish, as well. I omit the mushrooms as Dahling and I are not too crazy about them and the taste is still wonderful.This has quickly become a favorite at our house. It's really very quick and I make it in a large skillet so I have only the pasta pot and skillet for clean up. I serve it with a salad (dressed with a wonderful tangy dressing) and breadsticks or French bread. Yumm!!!!

[najwa]

Very good .. My husband thought it was too spicy, so next time i will reduce the amount of cajun ..