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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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30 min

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Time

30 min

Serving

2 persons

Calories

1109

Rating

4.00★ (3)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.

Ingredients

  • ounces linguine pasta: 4 piece
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips: 2 piece
  • Cajun seasoning: 2 tsp
  • butter: 2 Tbsp
  • green bell pepper: 1 piece (chopped)
  • red bell pepper: 0.5 piece (chopped)
  • mushrooms: 4 piece (sliced, fresh)
  • green onion: 1 piece (minced)
  • ½ cups heavy cream: 1 piece
  • basil: 0.25 tsp (dried)
  • lemon pepper: 0.25 tsp
  • salt: 0.25 tsp
  • garlic powder: 0.125 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 0.125 tsp
  • Parmesan cheese: 2 Tbsp (grated)

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Stages of cooking

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  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.
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  2. Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
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  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.
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  4. In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Matthew Humphries
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