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Creamy Cajun Chicken Lasagna
Creamy Cajun Chicken Lasagna ia a quick, easy, creamy, cheesy comfort food that combines Cajun and Italian flavors for an awesome chicken dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 368 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1" pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (can use store bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 sweet onion (chopped)
- 1/2 each green red, and yellow bell peppers (chopped)
- 6 no boil lasagna noodles (each broken into about 6 pieces)
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
- Add oil to a 10" skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Add vegetables and sprinkle them with other half of cajun seasoning.
- Cook chicken and vegetables until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Place broken pieces of lasagna noodles on top of the chicken and vegetables.
- Reduce heat to low and pour the white sauce on top making sure to cover all the lasagna noodles.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes or until the noodles are soft.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, cover for another 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted. For an optional garnish, top with chopped basil, green onions, or chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
705IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
250mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.