CAJUN CHICKEN PENNE

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"I tasted a wonderful Cajun pasta dish on a kayaking trip and attempted to recreate the delicious flavors from memory," Mary Spikowski explains from Columbus, Ohio. "With whole what pasta, this is as tasty as the original."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. , 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

Frank Nsowah
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Johnathan Mitchell
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Ibrar Huzaifa
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was actually pretty good. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Chris L
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Jay Ansted
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Adom Stephen
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was curdled.


Roman Bishwokarma
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was bland.


blind
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Rex Sagor
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.


Nicholas Hunt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


b Molekwa
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.