Cajun Chicken Pasta
A tantalizing and delicious pasta dish made with succulent chicken breasts, bell peppers and fresh mushrooms.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
chicken breasts
halves, skinless, boneless, chopped in thin strips |
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons | cajun seasoning |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons | butter |
|
| 8 | slices | green bell peppers |
*
|
| 8 | slices | sweet red bell peppers |
*
|
| 4 | large |
mushrooms
fresh, sliced |
|
| 1 |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
|
| 1 | cup |
heavy whipping cream
(1 to 2) |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon | basil |
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon | lemon pepper |
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon | salt |
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon | garlic powder |
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon | black pepper |
|
| 4 | ounces |
pasta, linguine
cooked, drained |
|
|
Parmesan cheese
grated (optional) |
*
|
Trans-fat Free
Directions
Place chicken and cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add peppers, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
Reduce heat. Add cream and seasonings; heat through.
Add linguine and toss; heat through.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Comments
Quick easy and tasty. What's not to like?
Easy, everyone liked it.
Colorful and awesome.
Very nice, was on the table in 20 minutes flat!