Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is very good and I think easy to make. Add or delete whatever veggies you like. It's a very versatile recipe.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

(serves 3)

Ingredients:

*4 ounce linguine pasta 

*2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced into bite-size pieces

*2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning 

*2 tablespoons butter

*1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

*1 red pepper, chopped

*1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

*1/8 cup onion, minced

*1 1/4 cups half & half

*1/4 cup chicken stock

*1/2 teaspoon dried basil

*1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 tablespoon corn starch

*1/4 cup cold water

*4 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

~Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

~Once boiling, add the linguini.

~Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente.

~Drain linguini.

~As the noodles are cooking, place chicken and cajun seasoning in a bowl or bag and coat well.

~In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

~Sauté chicken in butter until no longer pink, 5-8 minutes.

~Add green pepper, red pepper, mushrooms & onions, cook for 3-4 minutes.

~Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream & chicken stock.

~Season sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder & black pepper.

~Mix linguini & sauce together.

~In a small bowl, mix cold water & corn starch.

~Mix until cornstarch is dissolved.

~Bring noodles and sauce mixture to a light boil.

~Add in corn starch water, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

~Remove from heat.

~Sprinkle with parmesan cheese & serve.