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Cajun Chicken Pasta

At a Glance

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Servings
2 serving(s)

Categories

  • Chicken
  • Main Course
  • Pasta
  • Cajun
  • Southern
  • Stovetop
  • Easy

Allergens

  • Wheat
  • Milk

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 1111.5 per serving 2223 for selected servings
Fat 81.7g per serving 163.4g for selected servings
Sugar 4.8g per serving 9.6g for selected servings
Protein 42.5g per serving 85g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 54.3g per serving 108.6g for selected servings

Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread."

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Equipment

Large pot, colander, bowl, large skillet, large bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces linguine
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

  2. 2. Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.

  3. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.

  4. 4. In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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