YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Bell Peppers
Enjoy a lively twist on a classic pasta dish featuring tender Cajun-spiced chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a creamy sauce made with low-fat cream cheese. This dish is balanced and hearty yet light, perfect for a satisfying dinner that awakens your taste buds with bold spices and a silky finish.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Chicken Breast
1 oz dry Whole Wheat Pasta
1 medium Red Bell Pepper
1 oz Low-Fat Cream Cheese
1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic
1/4 cup Pasta Cooking Water
PREPARATION
Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breast. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the low-fat cream cheese along with a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce, stirring continuously until smooth.
Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss it with the bell peppers and sauce.
Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce mixture, ensuring everything is well coated. Adjust seasoning with additional Cajun spice if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful, creamy dish.