Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Name: Cajun Chicken Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 -2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

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Recipe by imshadi

I love this pasta! It almost resembles Red Lobster's alfredo sauce. It's great! You can even use seafood instead or go meatless!

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2

teaspoons cajun seasoning
2

tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1

green onion, sliced
1 -2

cup heavy cream
¹⁄₄

teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₄

teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈

teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₈

teaspoon pepper
4

ounces linguine, cooked and drained
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss or shake to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add onion; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat.
Add cream and seasonings -- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper ; heat through.
Add linguine and toss; heat through.

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