patgund: Knotwork (Muppets - Iron Swedish Chef)
patgund ([personal profile] patgund) wrote2007-09-25 09:59 pm
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

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.