Cathy's Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • 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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Number of Servings: 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

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.