Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
• 3 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 8 oz. uncooked penne pasta
• 2 tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 small sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup slices fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pepper to taste
• Chopped plum tomatoes
• Minced fresh basil
• Shredded Parmesan

Directions

1. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta as directed; drain.

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp. butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan.

3. In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in the whipping cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

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