Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 8 mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 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 margarin until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  3. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. 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.