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Cajun Chicken Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Quick pasta dish. From Southern Living May 2007
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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