Recipe: Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta (Copycat) -2 and Red Lobster Cajun Seasoning

Red Lobster's Cajun Chicken Pasta (copycat)
Source: Zusie-Q

4 servings
35 min 15 min prep

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see below)
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
grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Place chicken an Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute.
chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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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Red Lobster's Cajun Chicken Pasta (Clone)
Source: Lali

2 servings
45 min 15 min prep

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see below)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
8 slices green peppers
8 slices sweet red peppers
1/2-1 lb mushrooms
1 green onion, sliced
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, cooked and drained
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss or shake to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat saut chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add peppers, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat.
Add cream and seasonings; heat through.
Add linguine and toss; heat through.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Red Lobster Cajun Seasoning
Source: fooddownunder

2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Combine all ingredients, stirring to blend well. Place in an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

Makes 1/4 cup