Sunday, June 23, 2013

Cajun Chicken Pasta


8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound chicken breast strips
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup milk
1 Tbsp flour
3 Tbsp cream cheese
2 green onions, chopped
Garlic powder, to taste
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions. In a small blender, combine milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.  Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add chicken. Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Set aside. Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in cream cheese mixture stirring about 2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat. Top with chopped green onions and enjoy!

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