CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO

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

Provided by imshadi

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 289.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.6

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