Cajun Chicken Penne Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided; 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium green pepper, julienned; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. In a
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coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm.
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In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup milk.
4
Bring to a boil. Combine flour with remaining Cajun seasoning and milk until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided, 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken Penne

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