Cajun Chicken Pasta
Submitted by Sue Lowes on Mar 09, 2011

Linguini with cajun seasoning, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese

Servings:
1

Complexity:   
Medium

Total Time:
1 hour

Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small strips
4 ounces linguini (cooked all dente)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 green onion (thinly sliced)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:
Place chicken strips and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, toss the chicken with the seasoning until the chicken strips are evenly coated. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and saute for 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Reduce heat to low. Add green onions, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook until heated through. Pour over hot linguini and toss with parmesan cheese.

Cook's Notes:
This is also great with shrimp