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skinny cajun chicken pasta
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Skinny Cajun Chicken Pasta

The creamy sauce for this cajun chicken pasta turns this dish into an amazing comfort food. It's easy to make and is the perfect one pot meal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy
Servings: 8
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Chef Sallie

Ingredients

  • 16 oz whole wheat penne pasta cooked
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • l1/4 cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1 cup chicken andouille sausage or regular andouille, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups skim milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded lowfat parmesan cheese

Optional to thicken sauce:

  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch arrowroot or tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.
  • In a large, deep skillet or soup pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  • Saute onion, peppers, and garlic until softened, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  • Add andouille sausage and saute until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cajun seasoning and stir in shredded cooked chicken, sauteing until heated through.
  • Add penne and stir.
  • Slowly add milk and bring to a simmer, cooking another 5 minutes.
  • Optional: In a small bowl, combine cornstarch/arrowroot/tapioca starch and whisk with a fork until completely incorporated. Pour into simmering pot and stir to thicken sauce.
  • Add shredded parmesan cheese, stir and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11