Cajun Chicken Pasta

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 appétit!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 935 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
• 4 ounces linguine pasta
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 green onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).

Step 3

Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.

Step 4

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.