By David Brook
Cajun Chicken Pasta
7 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:39:16 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
29
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories576.5 kcal (29%)
Total Fat8.3 g (12%)
Carbs73.6 g (28%)
Sugars10.1 g (11%)
Protein50.7 g (101%)
Sodium370.4 mg (19%)
Fiber5.8 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
8 ounceslinguine
uncooked
1 poundchicken breast strips
1 tspCajun seasoning
or to taste
1red bell pepper
medium, thinly sliced
1yellow bell pepper
medium, thinly sliced
8 ouncefresh mushrooms sliced
0.5red onion
sliced
3cloves garlic
minced
2tomatoes
medium, diced
1 cupfat free low sodium chicken broth
⅓ cupskim milk
1 Tbspflour
3 Tbsplight cream cheese
2spring onions
chopped
Instructions
Step 1
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
Step 2
Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions
Step 3
Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray 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
Step 4
Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skilled, sauté 3-4 minutes
Step 5
Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with ¼ tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Step 6
Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes
Step 7
Return chicken to skilled; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat. Top with chopped spring onions and enjoy!













