NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz turkey andouille sausage

1.5 oz whole wheat penne

0.5 cup red bell pepper

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp tomato paste

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil a pot of water and cook the whole wheat penne until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and the turkey andouille sausage into rounds.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken and sausage, browning them for 5-6 minutes.

• 4

  Add the diced red bell pepper and yellow onion to the skillet, sautéing until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and dried oregano, coating the meat and vegetables thoroughly.

• 6

  Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are well-coated in the spicy sauce.

• 8

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.