Cajun Chicken Pasta
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A tantalizing and delicious pasta dish made with succulent chicken breasts, bell peppers and fresh mushrooms.
Ingredients
| 2 |
chicken breasts
halves, skinless, boneless, chopped in thin strips |
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| 2 | teaspoons |
cajun seasoning
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* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
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| 8 | slices |
green bell peppers
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* |
| 8 | slices |
sweet red bell peppers
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* |
| 4 | large |
mushrooms
fresh, sliced |
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| 1 |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
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| 1 | cup |
heavy whipping cream
(1 to 2) |
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| ¼ | teaspoon |
basil
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
lemon pepper
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
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| ⅛ | teaspoon |
garlic powder
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* |
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
| 4 | ounces |
pasta, linguine
cooked, drained |
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Parmesan cheese
grated (optional) |
* |
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 165g (5.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 43562% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g
46%
Saturated Fat 18g
89%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 133mg
44%
Sodium 246mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars g
Protein
38g
Vitamin A 22%
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Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 6%
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Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Quick easy and tasty. What's not to like?
over 2 years agoEasy, everyone liked it.
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over 2 years agoVery nice, was on the table in 20 minutes flat!
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