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    Cajun Chicken Pasta (TNT)

    pstarkoski
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    Post by pstarkoski Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:07 am

    Hi...
    This is a really good chicken pasta recipe!
    Enjoy!
    hugs,
    peg





    Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side
    Skinnytaste.com

    Ingredients:
    8 ounces uncooked linguine (I used Dreamfields)
    1 pound chicken breast strips
    1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
    8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
    1/2 red onion, sliced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 medium tomatoes, diced
    1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
    1/3 cup skim milk
    1 tbsp flour
    3 tbsp light cream cheese
    fresh cracked pepper
    2 scallions, chopped
    salt to taste
    Smart Balance cooking spray


    Directions:

    Prep all your vegetables. In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

    Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.

    Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken. Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.

    Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes.

    Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.

    Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes.

    Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat. Top with chopped scallions and enjoy

    Recipe source: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/cajun-chicken-pasta-on-lighter-side.html

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