Lightened up Creamy Chicken Pasta with a Kick
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 Tbls olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 8 oz Spaghetti
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, swirl to coat the pan. Add chicken and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes depending on how big the pieces are. Remove chicken from the pan, cover to keep warm.
- Add onion and garlic to the hot pan. Saute until the onion is tender. Add tomatoes, half and half, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently and cook for a couple minutes. Add chicken back to the pan. Stir in pasta, and toss to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 199g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 363 | |
Calories from Fat 68 | 19% |
Total Fat 7.77g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 2.37g | 9% |
Trans Fat 0.02g | |
Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
Sodium 75mg | 3% |
Potassium 464mg | 13% |
Total Carbs 46.52g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
Sugars 2.93g | 2% |
Protein 25.65g | 41% |
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