Tonight's dinner was something new and it was yummy!
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:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes; drain.
- Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
- 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)
- 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.
