CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

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Make and share this Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 291.6, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 18.7

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