Monday, May 3, 2010

Cajun Chicken Pasta by Kim

12 oz linguine, prepared according to package directions
2 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized chunks
1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 cup butter
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 (8oz) pkg fresh mushrooms
2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp salt. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken.
Add bell peppers, mushrooms and onions to skillet and saute 9 to 10 minutes or until tender and liquid evaporates.
Return chicken to skillet; stir in half and half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. (I like to also add more Cajun seasoning here to taste.) Cook, stirring often, over med-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add cooked linguine; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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