Cajun Chicken Pasta – Recipe

Yield: 10 Servings / approx. 250 g

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stir-Frying

Ingredients / Raw Materials / Portion Control Tools:

 12 ounces / 340 g of uncooked linguine  1 (8-oz.) / 225 g of package fresh

 2 pounds / 1 kg of chicken breast strips
 1 tablespoon / 15 g of Cajun seasoning
 1 1/4 teaspoons / 6.25 g of salt, divided
 1/4 cup / 60 g of butter
 1 small / 4 to 5 ounces (113 to 142
grams) red bell pepper, thinly sliced
 1 small / 4 to 5 ounces (113 to 142
grams) green bell pepper, thinly sliced
mushrooms
 2 green onions (white and light green
parts only), sliced*
 1 1/2 cups / 360 ml of half-and-half
(milk & cream)
 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 g of lemon pepper
 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 g of dried basil
 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 g of garlic powder
 Garnish: chopped green onions

 Utility Bowls for the ingredients  Dietetic Scale

 Measuring Spoons  Strainer
 Measuring Cups  Utility Knife
 Measuring Cups for Liquids

Procedure / Tools & Equipment Used:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add
salt to taste. Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently. Return to a boil. For authentic
"al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 9 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. salt.
3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and sauté 5
to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken.
4. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and sauté 9 to 10 minutes or until
vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates.
5. Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add
linguine; toss to coat. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

 Cooking Stove  Large Mixing Bowl

 High Casserole  Large Non-Stick Skillet
 Pasta Strainer  Flipper / Food Tongs
 Pasta Scoop  Dinner Plate
Cajun Chicken Pasta – Standard Portion Cost
Yield: 10 Servings / approx. 250 g

Portion Cost: 52.14

Quantity Item Specification Unit Cost Total Cost

340 g Linguine Pasta Brand: Lingue Bronzo 230.00/500 g 156.40
1kg Chicken Breast part, cut into strips 140.00/kg 140.00
15 g Cajun Seasoning Brand: Spice Time 170.00/155 g 16.45
6.25 g Salt Kosher, Brand: Healthy 160.00/kg 1.00
Options
60 g Butter Brand: Queensland 100.00/225 g 26.60
125 g Red Bell Pepper Small to average size 60.00/250 g 30.00
125 g Green Bell Pepper Small to average size 60.00/250 g 30.00
225 g Mushrooms Button, whole 30.00/284 g 23.76
180 g Green Onion Fresh 65.00/500 g 23.40
360 ml Half-and-half Brand: Great Value 200.00/1818 39.60
ml
1.25 g Lemon Pepper Brand: Masterfoods 238.00/52 g 5.72
1.25 g Dried Basil Brand: McCormick 70.00/9 g 9.72
1.25 g Garlic Powder Brand: McCormick 135.00/9 g 18.75

Total 521.40
Portion Cost 52.14