Want a Healthy Cajun Twist? Try This Easy, Skinny Alfredo
Ingredients
- 6 ounces whole-wheat linguine, cooked al dente, see shopping tips
- 1 package (1 lb.) chicken breast tenders or 4 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Cajun spices, see shopping tips
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
- 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- ¾ cup reduced-fat milk
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), blotted well with paper towels, chopped, see prep tip
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
- In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until chicken is tender about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat, add green onions, milk, tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for few minutes until heated through.
- Toss in cooked linguine, Parmesan cheese, and coat pasta well.
- Divide among 4 pasta bowls or plates.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 36gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 425mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gBlue Smart Points: 8Green Smart Points: 10Plus Points: 10