Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is another great “date night” dish. Wonderful flavor, but you won’t be spending too much time in the kitchen!

 Favorite Italian Easy prep15 mins cook30 mins servings2 addedJanuary 2016

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
• 4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 sliced green onion
• 1 – 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• (optional) broccoli, chopped
• (optional) mushrooms, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
4. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.