cajun chicken and linguine

Name: Cajun Chicken and Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) linguine; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 pound(s) chicken tenders (each cut lengthwise in half); 2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning; 1 - large onion (sliced); 1 - large green pepper (sliced); 1 package(s) (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 2 - medium tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves (sliced)

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Jolayne Cooper

Americus, GA

Updated on Dec 17, 2012

I made this last night for dinner with company. It was a hit. I think I found this recipe years ago on the Food Network. We enjoy it. I usually use button mushrooms for this recipe, but for last night's dinner, I sent my husband to the store for a few things, mushrooms being one of them and he brought home baby bella mushrooms. They were delicious in this recipe. (LOL -He also forgot the basil.)

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken tenders (each cut lengthwise in half)
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 - large onion (sliced)
1 - large green pepper (sliced)
1 package (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 - medium tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves (sliced)

How To Make cajun chicken and linguine

Step 1

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta; cook as label directs.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook 3-5 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring frequently. Transfer chicken to plate.
Step 3

In same skillet, heat remaining 1 T. oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4

Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return linguine to saucepot. Add reserved cooking water and cream; heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture and heat through. Remove saucepot from heat; add tomato, basil, and chicken with its juices on plate, and toss to mix well.
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