Makeover Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Makeover Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps Cajun seasoning, divided; 794 grams can crushed tomatoes, drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 355 milliliters half-and-half cream; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 532 milliliters uncooked penne pasta; 0 teaspoons pepper; 680 grams boneless skinless chicken breast halves each)

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Cajun food. Try making Makeover Cajun Chicken Pastan at home. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 437 calories, 34g of protein, and 13g of fat. If you have olive oil, penne pasta, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; keep warm.

Ingredients you will need

Cajun Seasoning

Cooking Oil

Whole Chicken

Dry Seasoning Rub

Equipment you will use

Paper Towels

Kitchen Thermometer

Grill

Tongs

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until crisp-tender.

Ingredients you will need

Cooking Spray