Cajun Chicken Pasta

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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Recipe by RecipeNut

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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
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teaspoon lemon pepper
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teaspoon garlic powder
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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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