Light(Er) Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1lb)
1 (350 g) package fresh linguine
1/4 cup blackening seasoning (or cajun seasoning )
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup green onion
2 1/2 cups light cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped coarsely ( not packed in oil)
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions:

Place chicken and blackening spice or Cajun spice in a bag and toss to coat.
In a non-stick pan over medium high heat, cook chicken until blackened on the outside (blackening spice will turn black, Cajun will not, if you are using cajun spice just cook chicken as you normally would) There will be fumes from the blackening spice, you may want to turn on a fan. The chicken is also wonderful done on the BBQ and the fumes are better if outside.
Remove chicken and slice into bite sized pieces (if it is still a bit pink in the middle do not worry, it will cook more in the next step) and add back into the pan.
Reduce heat add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and saute until garlic starts to brown. De-glaze the pan with the wine.
Add cream, bring to just about a boil and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, coaxing it along by adding the Parmesan.
Stir in linguine and green onions or chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	363.79 Kcal (1523 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.74g	30%
Cholesterol	78.92mg	26%
Sodium	665.97mg	28%
Potassium	856.7mg	18%
Total Carbs	19.8g	7%
Sugars	16.71g	67%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	5%
Protein	30.8g	62%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	104.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.81 Kcal (468 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.07g	30%
Cholesterol	24.26mg	26%
Sodium	204.68mg	28%
Potassium	263.3mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.08g	7%
Sugars	5.13g	67%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	5%
Protein	9.47g	62%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	9%
Iron	0.7mg	13%
Calcium	32mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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