Tuesday, May 6, 2008

My recent cooking success

So I love to cook. I don't know why. My mom hates it. haha But shes really good at it. So I hope since I LOVE it then I will be REALLY REALLY good at it. Anyway, I try to make a new recipe once a week and honestly most of the time they bomb. But every once in a while we get a good one and we did this week!!! You must try it.

Cajun Chicken Pasta
INGREDIENTS
4 ounces linguine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
(I cheat and get the cubed chicken pre cooked and pre packaged. completely worth the extra money to save on time!)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
(again I cheat and get a pepper stirfry in the frozen foods section)
4 fresh mushrooms
(I used canned)
sliced 1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS
cook pasta
coat chicken in cajun seasoning
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken
Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 min
Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. S
eason the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper
In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

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