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CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Course Main dishes, Pasta
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts skinless & boneless, halves
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbs. butter
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 4 fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp basil dried
  • 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Sauté and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
  • Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Notes

"Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!"