Healthier Creamy Cajun Chicken And Pasta Recipe

Name: Healthier Creamy Cajun Chicken And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 lb pasta, either fettucine or 1 lb linguine; 1 green pepper, sliced; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 yellow pepper, sliced; 1 small purple onion, sliced; 1 (8 ounce) can condensed milk; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; cajun seasoning; olive oil (for cooking)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb pasta, either fettucine or 1 lb linguine
1 green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 small purple onion, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can condensed milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
cajun seasoning
olive oil (for cooking)

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1. Pound chicken to help with even cooking. Season with cajun seasoning. Saute chicken in some olive oil on medium heat until cooked thru and set aside.
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2. Add some more olive oil to the pan and add the peppers and onion. Saute until desired doneness.
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3. Set aside 1 Tbsp of condensed milk and pour the rest in with peppers. Season with cajun seasoning to taste. (I add then taste to see if it is hot/flavorful enough and add until I get to my desired heat/flavor). Bring to a boil.
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4. Mix cornstarch and reserved condensed milk. Add to sauce and bring to a boil to thicken.
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5. Slice chicken. Serve pasta with sauce over it and chicken on top.

657

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 lb pasta, either fettucine or 1 lb linguine, 1 green pepper, sliced, 1 red pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Healthier Creamy Cajun Chicken And Pasta 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.

Healthier Creamy Cajun Chicken And Pasta

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