Name: Low Carb Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine; 1 lb chicken breast; 2 tsp cajun seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 medium yellow bell pepper; 8 oz mushrooms; ½ red onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup skim milk; 1 tbsp flour; 3 tbsp light cream cheese; pepper; 2 Scallions; salt; Cooking spray

Low Carb Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Kathy Shaw Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Low Carb Cajun Chicken Pasta

This low-carb chicken pasta is flavored with Cajun-spiced sauce and cooked with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prep all the vegetables.

1. In a small blender, make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside.

1. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

1. Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.

1. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken.

1. Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.

1. Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet then sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

1. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3 to 4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.

1. Season with salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.

1. Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry while stirring for about 2 minutes.

1. Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat.