Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingreadient
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4 ounces linguine or other pasta
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
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1 green onion, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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¼ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon lemon pepper, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Direction
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Gather the ingredients.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
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Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into strips; place in a plastic zipper bag and add Cajun seasoning. Shake to coat.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat through. Add cooked pasta, toss, and heat through.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
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Enjoy!
