Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine; 1 pound chicken breast; 1-2 tsp Cajun Seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 medium yellow bell pepper; 8 oz fresh mushrooms; 1/2 red onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tomatoes; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup skim milk; 1 tbsp flour; 3 tbsp light cream cheese; Fresh cracked pepper; 2 scallions; Kosher salt to taste; Olive oil spray

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
324 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Iris Warren

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is made with chicken breast strips, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms and scallions in a creamy light Cajun sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound chicken breast (cut into strips)
1-2 tsp Cajun Seasoning (or more to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
8 oz fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 red onion (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
3 tbsp light cream cheese
Fresh cracked pepper
2 scallions (chopped)
Kosher salt to taste
Olive oil spray

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Instructions

Prep all your vegetables.
In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside.
Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with oil and add half of the chicken.
Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes.
Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat.
Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 7 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 11/2 cups Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 126mg (5%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%)