Thursday, May 8, 2008

Cajun Chicken Pasta

(Reba O.)
8 ounces Rotini pasta
2 Tablespoons butter
2-3 chicken breasts cut into small strips
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 red pepper cut into small pieces
1 can evaporated milk or 1 1/2 cups soy milk
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1-2 T flour

Thoroughly coat chicken with Cajun seasoning. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat and saute chicken 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Pull chicken out and shred into smaller pieces. Add pepper to the chicken and cook 2-3 more minutes. Add flour to pan and Reduce heat to medium low. Add milk and spices and heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add drained pasta to chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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