Cajun Chicken Pasta
Description
This Cajun chicken pasta with bell peppers and tender chicken strips in a rich and spicy cream sauce is a quick and easy comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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4 ounces linguine 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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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
3
Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into strips; place in a plastic zipper bag and add Cajun seasoning. Shake to coat.
4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
6
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.
7
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
8
Enjoy!