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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe


Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Quick pasta dish. From Southern Living May 2007

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Ingredients
  • 12 oz. uncooked linguine
  • 2 lb. chicken breast strips
  • 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) package 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
  • Garnish: chopped green onions

Directions
  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp salt. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken.
  3. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and saute 9 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates.
  4. Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add linguine; toss to coat. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

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Comments


Oh, this sounds yummy, something I would love. Thanks for the post.


Tried this tonight and it was awesome. Thanks for the great post.

Cathy


5 on this Cajun Chicken Linguine recipe. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing. - Susana


Made this last night, and it was heavenly. After tasting real mushroom cream sauce, it made me want to throw away any Campbell's lurking around! The only thing I thought about for next time is a little less salt for us.


This similar to something I make. I love cajun seasonings.


This was wonderful, tastes exactly like something my mama used to make when I was a kid!


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