Lightened Up Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne Alfredo Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Cut Into Thin Strips; 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour; 1-⅓ cup Low-fat Milk I Use 2%; 1- 1/4 cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Low-fat Cream Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 box Penne Pasta, Cooked And Drained; 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley; Cracked Black Pepper

Servings: persons

4 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Cut Into Thin Strips
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Butter
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
1-⅓ cup Low-fat Milk I Use 2%
1- 1/4 cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Divided
2 Tablespoons Low-fat Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 box Penne Pasta, Cooked And Drained
2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley
Cracked Black Pepper

1
Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss or shake to coat.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in olive oil until almost tender, about 57 minutes.
3
Remove chicken and set aside.
4
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
6
Stir in flour.
7
Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
8
Cook 6 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
9
Add 1 cup Parmesan, cream cheese, and salt, stirring with a whisk until cheeses melt.
10
Toss sauce with hot pasta.
11
Add the chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
12
Garnish with black pepper, if desired.
13
Serve immediately.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Cut Into Thin Strips, 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Butter, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne Alfredo 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.

Lightened Up Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne Alfredo

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