My how time flies....

This last semester in school was insane. Boy did I bite off more than I could chew. I barely had time to cook, let alone post any recipes. So sorry I neglected my loyal fans...all 4 of you LOL. I was just looking back at my previous posts and I could have sworn I posted more than 3 recipes, but I guess not. I have a whole list of recipes I'm going to try to post over the next couple of weeks. School starts again in just over a week but the first week is usually not too stressful. I can't believe how fast my break flew by.

So here's the first one...Cajun Chicken Pasta. We had this for dinner tonight. So yummy!

12 ounces angel hair pasta (or whatever kind you like - linguine, fettucini)
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
3 Tablespoons cajun seasoning
3 Tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 stick butter
3 - 4 large cloves fresh garlic, crushed or finely minced (optional)

1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
4 or 5 green onions, chopped (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

parmesan cheese (I prefer fresh grated but use whatever you prefer)

1. Cook and drain pasta
2. Place the flour, cajun seasoning, 3 Tablespoons of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a bag and shake up to mix. Add cut up chicken and shake until well coated.
3. Melt butter in a large, deep frying pan or a 4 - 5 quart sauce pan. Add crushed garlic, if using, and saute for a minute or so, until just starting to brown. Add chicken and cook until just about done. Maybe 8 - 10 minutes
4. Add all vegetables and saute until vegetables are done to your liking. (I like mine pretty done, I don't like them crunchy in a pasta sauce) You can add more butter if needed. Another 4 - 5 minutes or so.
5. Stir in cream. Add basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice and stir well. Let simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until cream is heated through and just starting to thicken.
6. Stir in pasta.
7. Serve topped with parmesan cheese.

Hope you enjoy this one as much as we do.