A creamy, zesty pasta with a Cajun twist.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 250 g linguine pasta
• 300 mls thickened cream
• 500 g skin-off chicken breast fillet cubed
• 2 tbs cajun seasoning *to taste
• 2 tbs butter
• 1 red capsicum julienned
• 1 green capsicum julienned
• 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
• 1 green onion diced
• 1/4 tsp dried basil leaves *to taste
• 1/4 tsp lemon pepper seasoning *to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt *to taste
• 1 parmesan cheese *to serve optional

• Method

  • STEP 1Cook linguine and set aside.
  • STEP 2Place diced chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag and shake to coat well.
  • STEP 3In a large frying pan, sauté the chicken in butter until browned.
  • STEP 4Add the capsicum, mushroom and green onion and sauté until capsicum begins to soften.
  • STEP 5Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, and garlic salt and heat through.
  • STEP 6Gradually add the cooked linguine until all of the sauce has coated the pasta. Toss and heat through.
  • STEP 7Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

  • Notes

    Adjust quantities to taste. I use Masterfoods seasonings. Fresh garlic and lemon may be used in this dish, if preferred.