Cajun Chicken Pasta

This recipe is very tasty but also spicy!!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1⁄4 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)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 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.