Cajun Chicken Pasta

Chicken dredged in Cajun spices is sauteed with bell peppers and mushrooms, and presented in a basil-cream sauce over linguine.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  ounces linguine
• 2  boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  red bell pepper, sliced
• 1  green bell pepper, sliced
• 4  fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1  green onion, chopped
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
4. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Reduce heat. Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through.
6. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through.
7. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.