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Cajun Chicken Pasta

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 pound rotini, cooked according to pkg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2" thick
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch green onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 8 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 green bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation:

Cook rotini (or similar pasta) according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, onions, Cajun or Creole seasoning and ground black and red peppers. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; stir in cream and let simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese. Remove sauce from heat, stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.
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"this was a really great recipe. my family really enjoyed this meal. it was very quick and easy to make. this was the first time i've ever cooked this and it surely isn't the last time. love the recipe"

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