Cajun Chicken Pasta 12 ounces uncooked linguine 2 pounds chicken breast strips 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 1/4 cup butter 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms 2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Garnish: chopped green onions Prepare pasta according to package directions. Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. salt. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and sauté 9 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates. Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add linguine; toss to coat. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 02:41:24 +0000
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