Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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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

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

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review by vcandles

4/9/2014

Loved it, and so did my DH! I did use 1/2 & 1/2 because it was all I had., (mixed in some flour and water), and added pasta water. It was a good consistency.

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review by Jess21590

9/1/2013

This was the yummiest pasta I will most definitely make again!

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review by amy.cleaveland

8/23/2011

My husband loves it! He did say it could've been a little more spicy. Maybe I'll add more black pepper and 1/2t extra cajun seasoning next time. I've tried it with the heavy cream (amazing!) and this last time with half and half (still quite tasty). Thanks!

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review by ChefWendyMG

6/14/2011

Delicious!! I doubled the recipe. I had to omit the mushrooms(frowns) because I'm the only one that likes them. Also only green pepper because it's cheaper. I aIso added a pinch of red pepper flakes. I didn't really measure the ingredients but it still came out excellent. Will for sure make this one again.

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review by Kim S.

1/12/2011

Oh my gosh! EVERYONE in our family LOVED this. They all agreed that it was a keeper! It was just perfectly delicious. I used 1 4oz. can of mushrooms, drained. Fifty cents vs. $2.07... Also, I used Cajun Seasoning Recipe 114562 for the cajun seasoning.

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