Cajun Chicken and Linguine

Ingredients:

• 1 lb linguine
• 2 tsp plus 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 lb chicken tenders, each cut lengthwise
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 large green pepper, sliced
• 1 package ( 8 ounces) mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions:

• Cook pasta as label directs.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over  medium-high heat. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer chicken to plate.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add onion and pepper. Cover for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return linguine to saucepot. Add cooking water and cream; heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture. Remove saucepot from heat; add tomato, basil and chicken with its juices on plate, and toss to mix well.

Serving: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes