Cathy's Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cathy''s Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 oz whole wheat linguini or spaghetti; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips; 2 tsp cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp oilive oil; 2 cloves of garlic minced or 2 tsp of garlic puree; 1 cup diced green bell peppers; 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 green onion minced; 1/2 cup light cream cheese; 1 cup of skim milk or almond milk; 1/4 tsp of salt; 1/4 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp lemon pepper; 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 oz whole wheat linguini or spaghetti4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips2 tsp cajun seasoning1 tbsp oilive oil2 cloves of garlic, minced, or 2 tsp of garlic puree1 cup diced green bell peppers1/2 cup diced red bell peppers2 cups sliced mushrooms1 green onion, minced1/2 cup light cream cheese1 cup of skim milk or almond milk1/4 tsp of salt1/4 tsp dried basil1/4 tsp lemon pepper1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions; drain. Meanwhile, place chicken and cjun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Saute chicken in olive oil until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic, peppers, mushrooms, and spices. Cooks for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Cut cream cheese into 1 cm squares and add to pan. Turn off heat and add milk. Stir until all cream cheese has melted. Reheat briefly if needed (do not boil). Pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LISACIANFRINI.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 375.3
Total Fat: 11.7 g
Cholesterol: 88.4 mg
Sodium: 246.6 mg
Total Carbs: 31.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 38.2 g

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