Mexican

Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) is for Dinner.

Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) takes several minutes to prepare.

Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) takes several minutes to cook.

Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) are:

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 pound chicken breast strips
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
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 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
3 tbsp light cream cheese
fresh cracked pepper
2 scallions, chopped
salt to taste
Smart Balance cooking spray

Here is how you make Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side):

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.Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.Heat a large heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken. Saut?5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, saut? 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and saut?3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes.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. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!Serving Size: Makes 5, 1 1/2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISSTEE64.

The nutritional information for Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 358.1

• Total Fat: 8.8 g
• Cholesterol: 58.2 mg
• Sodium: 278.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 43.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 28.3 g

Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) is Mexican cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Cajun Chicken Pasta (on the light side) is Low Fat