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CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1560
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz linguine or Fettuccine
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2-4 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ¼ - ½ c. Parmesan cheese
  • parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 boil
  • 1 plastic bag

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. 8 - 10 min.
  2. Dice chicken into cubes and place in a plastic bag with 2 tsp of the Cajun seasoning and toss to coat.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat saute the chicken in melted butter until almost tender ( 5-7 min).
  4. Add the sliced red and yellow peppers and onion and saute another 3-4 minutes and reduce heat.
  5. Add cream, basil, lemon pepper, 1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Heat through.
  6. Turn off heat and add ¼ c of the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Add the pasta and stir to coat.
  8. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish.

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