Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
16 oz Rotini pasta1 slice of bacon, chopped1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut to 1-inch pieces1 medium green bell pepper, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced4 teaspoons Cajun seasonings (I used a blend that contains salt. If yours doesn't you may want to add a little salt to taste)1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes1/4 cup half and halfsliced scallions for garnish (optional, not included in nutritional info)
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta as directed on package - about 8-10 minutes - until tender.

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and onion and cook, stir occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion and bell pepper are beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add flour and stir to coat. Add tomatoes and their juice. Simmer. Cook, stirring often until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in half and half. Stir pasta into the sauce. Serve sprinkled with scallions if desired.

Serving Size: eight 1 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FIREFLYCHASING.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 282.5
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.6 mg
  • Sodium: 448.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

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