Something New

Tonight's dinner was something new and it was yummy!

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Recipe:

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

4 oz. linguine pasta

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips

2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning

2 tbls. butter

1 green bell pepper (chopped)

1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)

4 fresh mushrooms (sliced)

1 green onion (minced)

1 1/2 c. heavy cream

1/4 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. lemon pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

2 tbls. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes; drain.
2. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 10-15 minutes. Add green peppers, red peppers, sliced mushrooms, and green onions; cook for 5-8 minutes. Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream. Season sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, ground pepper, and heat through. (Sauce will thicken as it sits)
4. In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Thomas and I thought it was delicious! The girls thought it looked pretty and smelled good.

Kayla went back for seconds :)

Alyssa said it was "okay" and ate what was on her plate.