Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta that’s perfect for a quick dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced and chopped
- 3 Tbsp Cajun seasoning for chicken
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz Barilla Protein Plus Pasta, spaghetti, broken in half
- 2 cups fat-free half and half
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning for sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized, 8 oz
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Romano cheese blend, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until soft. Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Stir in half and half and chicken broth, then add Cajun seasoning and salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, mixing well. Fold in spiralized zucchini and Parmesan Romano cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cracked pepper.
Notes
- This dish can be adjusted to include your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg