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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Prep all your vegetables.
  2. In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside.
  3. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
  4. Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  5. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with oil and add half of the chicken.
  6. Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
  7. Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes.
  8. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  9. Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
  10. Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes.
  11. 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.
  12. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!

Notes

  • Makes 7 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.