Cajun Chicken Pasta

Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces linguine pasta


• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips


• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning


• 2 tablespoons butter


• 1 green bell pepper, chopped


• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped


• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced


• 1 green onion, minced


• 1 1/2 cups 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


• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.


2. Meanwhile, 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 no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.


4. In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cajun Chicken Pasta