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Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

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  • 4 ounces linguine pasta
  • 4 skinless (boneless chicken breast halves)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 8 large fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes. Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  3. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper and mushrooms. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
  4. Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.