Creamy 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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 1109 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green onion, minced
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
• 4 ounces linguine pasta
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.