Cajun Chicken Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine
• 2 pounds chicken breast strips
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced*
• 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced*
• 1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms
• 2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced*
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Garnish: chopped green onions