Cheesy Chicken Skillet Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    479 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheesy Chicken Skillet Pasta

Cheesy Chicken Skillet Pasta is a creamy, cheesy 30-minute skillet dinner with shredded chicken, penne pasta, fresh asparagus, and chopped tomatoes, bell peppers and onions that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight supper.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened, and cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
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Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Add the asparagus to a medium pot of boiling water, and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. While pasta is cooking, In a large cast iron skillet, over medium heat, add oil. When oil is hot, add the shredded chicken, Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  4. Add chopped onions and bell peppers, Stir in tomatoes.
  5. Add cream cheese, and stir until melted. Pour in milk and stir until the sauce is creamy.
  6. Stir in the asparagus and cooked pasta.
  7. Sprinkle cheese on top and stir to combine and melt cheese.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 456mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 780IU (16%) Vitamin C 15.5mg (17%) Calcium 228mg (23%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Potassium 456mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 780IU 16%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 17%
Calcium 228mg 23%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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

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