Cajun Chicken Pasta

For starters this is one of those dishes that you can make your own. It by far is one of my favorites and absolutely delicious. It's full of flavor, with the perfect amount of heat , and a decadent creamy sauce that balances the whole dish perfectly. With 2 cups of cream and butter, it's certainly not something you'd want to eat every day, but this could easily be lightened up by using half-and-half instead. Plus, the pasta is full of vegetables, which redeems it a little bit, right?

Regardless, my hubby and I really love this dish. It's hearty and yummy and works great as leftovers, which is always a plus in our house.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
1 pound mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup of onions diced
1 green onion, sliced
2 cups heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
8 ounces linguine, cooked according to packaging
Finely chopped parsley (optional)

1.  Season chicken with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning and set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat the oil and butter until melted then saute the chicken  in until almost tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Add peppers, mushrooms and onions; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.

4. Add cream, salt, pepper, lemon-pepper and garlic powder heat through.

5. Add linguine and parsley and toss; heat through.

Happy Eating