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cajun chicken pasta on the lighter side

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Prep all your vegetables.

Step 2

In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside.

Step 3

Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

Step 4

Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.

Step 5

Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken.

Step 6

Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.

Step 10

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

Step 11

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.

Step 12

Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!