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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the asparagus to a medium pot of boiling water, and cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers, Stir in tomatoes.
- Add cream cheese, and stir until melted. Pour in milk and stir until the sauce is creamy.
- Stir in the asparagus and cooked pasta.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and stir to combine and melt cheese.
- Serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.