Spicy Bold Lemon Chicken Linguine

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Chicken, Pasta, Other Main Dishes, For Kids, Healthy
Keywords:	lemon, spicy, Noodles, Linguine, bold
Serves:	8-12
Prep Time:	15 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr

Ingredients

1 lb	linguine pasta
3 large	boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp	olive oil
2 Tbsp	mr. pete's cajun seasoning
2 clove	fresh garlic, minced
2 c	heavy cream
1 tsp	grated lemon zest
2 tsp	lemon juice
1/4 c	shredded mozarella cheese
	salt to taste

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Mr. Pete !

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Mr. Pete's Notes:

This recipe was inspired by a fellow food blogger who uses lemon for many dishes she creates. When I seen that she used lemon in a pasta dish, I just knew that I was "feelin' it". I immediately went to the fridge and pantry to see what I had on hand. By the end of this meal, I had my whole family "feelin' it"! I hope you will too!

All photos belong to Mr. Pete's Cajun Spices LLC.

Directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat one teaspoon of the olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Mr. Pete's Cajun Seasoning on both sides of your chicken breasts. Add your chicken breasts to your pan and cook on medium fire covered for about 30 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. I like to add a little water (just enough to cover the bottom of the pan) once or twice during the cooking stage to keep the chicken moist.

While the chicken is simmering, in a small pot (I used the same pot I cooked the pasta in), heat the final tspn. of oil over medium heat. Add garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add cream and lemon zest. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

While lemon cream sauce is cooking, cut your cooked chicken breasts in small cubes. Add chicken to sauce pot and mix. Pour chicken and cream sauce over pasta and toss. Using the saved pasta water, add a small amount at a time to thin out the sauce to coat the pasta. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of Mr. Pete's Cajun Seasoning and toss pasta once more. Top with shredded cheese for a beautiful finish.

Finally, serve your Spicy Cajun Chicken Linquini with Lemon Cream Sauce with your favorite bread and "feel" it. We sure did!

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Lisa Nicometi... 2sweetinc

Mar 13, 2013

Yummm! What do ya think about useing my DYK Pickled Lemons
Recipes call for half of original zest and juice. :/

Mr. Pete ! MrPete

Mar 13, 2013

I think that's a great idea Lisa! I've never considered pickling lemons. I'm sure it would be fabulous, and a wonderful cure for an upset tummy!

Thanks,
~Mr. Pete

Lisa Nicometi... 2sweetinc

Mar 13, 2013

Sure is! ;)

Laura... fuddbubbles

Mar 13, 2013

this sounds delighful Mr. Pete, will be making this for sure. thank you for sharing with us. xoxoxo laura and mr bill

Mr. Pete ! MrPete

Mar 13, 2013

Thank you Laura and Mr. Bill! We sure hope you'll share with us when you try it. :)

~Mr. Pete

Diane Hopson Smith DeeDee2011

Mar 13, 2013

Oh Mr. Pete!! My menu list is growing!! Can't wait to try!!

Mr. Pete ! MrPete

Mar 13, 2013

Yay! So glad you approve Diane! The flavors in this dish are just as the title explains 'Bold'. The lemon provides just the right amount of acid to change the whole concept. My family loves it, and hope you will too!

~Mr. Pete