Cajun Chicken Pasta

I love me some cajun. There is a cajun/seafood place here that I absolutely love. One big problem: it's extremely expensive. So I have to find yummy cajun recipes to make at home. Something to fill our bellies and not take away from our pocket books. Did I really just say pocket book?

This recipe does the trick. This recipe only serves 2 people so if you are making it for more...keep that in mind. We never have leftovers of this meal, ever. In fact, when you look over at the hubs (after he has eaten his dinner) and he is practically licking the pan-you know you've made a successful dinner. SCORE!

I originally got this recipe from here. However, I have changed up things quite a bit a lot more to my liking. The original recipe asks for Heavy Whipping cream, but for a healthier choice I go with milk...I don't have any problems with doing this and the flavor is still to die for.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

Linguine Pasta (however much you want...I usually do a little less than half a box)
2 chicken breasts
4 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (do 3 if you don't like spicy...but it really isn't too hot with 4 1/2)
1 T. Butter
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Green Bell Pepper*
4 Fresh mushrooms sliced (Optional, I don't like mushrooms)
Green Onions (half a bunch?)
1 Cup Milk
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese

*I always have red bell pepper but then choose whatever other color of bell pepper you want. Last night, I used yellow because it was on sale!

Directions: 

1. Cook Pasta according to package directions
2. Cubed Chicken breasts, put in a ziploc bag and pour in cajun seasonings. Shake to Coat until all of the chicken is covered in that cajun goodness!
3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, put in butter and chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add Bell Peppers, (mushrooms), and green onion. Saute for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then reduce the heat slightly.
5. Add the milk, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Let heat all the way through then add the linguine and stir to coat the noodles well. Serve and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

If you try one of my recipes I would love to hear about it! Thanks for reading.

ENJOY!