Lite Creamy Cajun Pasta
This dish is a delightful dance of zesty chicken, vibrant vegetables, and indulgent cream cheese, all wrapped up in a comforting, soul-warming pasta experience.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 15 oz Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 ½ cups Water
- ½ lbs Linguine
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 Chicken Breast diced into ½ inch morsels
- 2 Zucchini finely chopped
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 3 TBSP Cajun Seasoning divided
- 1 tsp salt more for taste if needed
- 1 cup Peas
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan plus extra for that fancy garnish
- ¼ cup Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes until fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning onto the chicken, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, combine Linguine, Zucchini, Red Pepper, Chicken Broth, Water, Salt, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, or until pasta is almost done.
- Add cream cheese, parmesan, and peas. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and serve hot.