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Chili’s Southwest Chicken and Pasta

Posted by Solitary Dancer on August 30, 2006

Chili’s Southwest Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained ( Use Dreamfields or Carba Nada)
grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place chicken an Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute.
  3. chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat. Add cream and seasoning; heat through. Add pasta and toss; heat through. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired. Adjust the Cajun seasoning if you like it spicier.

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