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Light And Hearty Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
8 ounces whole wheat linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine
1 lb chicken breast, strips
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small red pepper, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1 8 ounce package fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, chopped and divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Nutritional information

468.3
Calories
122 g
Calories From Fat
13.6 g
Total Fat
3.9 g
Saturated Fat
75.7 mg
Cholesterol
461.5 mg
Sodium
53.6 g
Carbs
1.8 g
Dietary Fiber
5.8 g
Sugars
36.1 g
Protein
421 g
Serving Size

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Light And Hearty Cajun Chicken Pasta

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    Creamy healthy Cajun heaven! I threw in some fresh baby spinach leaves for the last few minutes to wilt. We like Emeril's "Original Essence" cajun seasoning - not too spicy but flavorful. Thanks for sharing - we loved it!

    • 60 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Light and Hearty Cajun Chicken Pasta, This is a quick, easy and delicious one-pot meal which is low in fat but high in taste. This makes a large serving when divided by four and could be enough for six, depending on the appetites., Creamy healthy Cajun heaven! I threw in some fresh baby spinach leaves for the last few minutes to wilt. We like Emeril’s “Original Essence” cajun seasoning – not too spicy but flavorful. Thanks for sharing – we loved it!, Yummo! Added some fresh spinach and slices of fresh tomato for kicks. Served with whole wheat spaghetti pasta. Hubby said this is a keeper.


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cook the Pasta in a Large Amount of Boiling Water Until Al Dente; Drain and Set Aside.

    2
    Done

    Sprinkle the Chicken With 2 T of the Cajun Seasoning and Mix Until Coated Evenly.

    3
    Done

    Spray a Large Nonstick Skillet With Nonstick Cooking Spray and Heat Over Medium-High Heat.

    4
    Done

    Add the Chicken to the Hot Pan and Cook For 2 Minutes Without Stirring.

    5
    Done

    When the Chicken Is Lightly Browned on One Side, Stir It to Cook the Other Side Leaving It to Cook Without Stirring Helps to Keep It from Sticking.

    6
    Done

    Cook For About 5 More Minutes, or Until No Longer Pink Inside.

    7
    Done

    Remove from the Pan and Keep Warm.

    8
    Done

    Spray the Pan Again With the Nonstick Cooking Spray and Add the Olive Oil.

    9
    Done

    Over Medium-High Heat, Add the Peppers, Mushrooms and 2 of the Green Onions.

    10
    Done

    Cook For 3-4 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally.

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