Spicy Cajun Chicken Penne Recipe

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Spicy Cajun Chicken Penne
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Directions:

  1. While pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until chicken is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter and flour. Add in salt, basil, lemon pepper, garlic powder and black pepper. Set aside.
  4. Add green and red bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and broccoli to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and slowly add milk mixture to skillet and heat through. Sauce will thicken.
  6. Mix pasta into skillet.
  7. Serve with fresh parmesan cheese and a fresh Italian Bread Loaf.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 391.23 Kcal (1638 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.77g 30%
Cholesterol 110.95mg 37%
Sodium 620.89mg 26%
Potassium 657.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 25.22g 8%
Sugars 5.23g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.06g 16%
Protein 30.41g 61%
Vitamin C 58.2mg 97%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 100.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.48 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.29g 30%
Cholesterol 35.3mg 37%
Sodium 197.55mg 26%
Potassium 209.08mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.02g 8%
Sugars 1.66g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 16%
Protein 9.68g 61%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 97%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 26%
Iron 3.7mg 64%
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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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