Cajun Chicken Pasta

Description

Cajun chicken pasta is easy and delicious. Cajun cooking combines French, Southern, and other influences. It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. Laissez les bons temps roulez and bon appétit!

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Cut chicken breast into strips. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat through. Add cooked linguine, toss, and heat through.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.