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Cajun Chicken Pasta

"Serve up a spicy dinner for two with this hot and creamy linguini tossed with an eye-opening blend of chicken strips sauteed with Cajun seasoning, colorful bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Cream, basil, lemon pepper and garlic powder finish the sauce."

Yield: 0 Ready in 30 minutes

Cuisine: CajunMain Ingredient: Chicken

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4 ounceslinguine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; sliced into thin strips
Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoonsButter
1 Green bell pepper; chopped
1/2 red bell pepper; chopped
4 fresh mushrooms; sliced
1 green onion; minced
1 cuphomo milk or heavier cream
1 1/2 tbsbutter; melted
1 tbsFlour
1/4 teaspoonDried basil
lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoonSalt
1/8 teaspoonGarlic powder
1/8 teaspoonBlack Pepper; ground
2 tablespoonsParmesan cheese; grated

Cajun Chicken Pasta Preparation

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 Blend melted butter with flour into a smooth mixture

4 In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

5 Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream and flour/butter mixture. 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 and Pecorino Cheeses

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Calories Per Serving: 1209
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Tags

  1. Main Dish
  2. Quick
  3. Saute
  4. Chicken
  5. Cajun

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