Monday, June 22, 2009

Cajun Chicken Pasta


Sometimes it is hard to find the seasonings recipes call for so here are some pictures to help you out. If you can't find the McCormick one I have found the kick'n chicken works great, it is a lot more spicy!

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, 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 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
  4. In a large bowl, toss linguine with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

2 comments:

The Lively's said...

Adjustments I Make:

I like to use 2 cups of cream and then just add a little more spices and ingredients to my liking! I also think it is to thin and thicken with a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water.

I have also found you can use more veggies than it says 4 mushrooms to me wasn't enough have fun with it and be creative it is Yummy!

Also I serve it over Wheat Linguine not mixed in with the Pasta.

Anonymous said...

Yum this sounds wonderful can't wait to try out this recipe, thanks!