Makeover Cajun Chicken Pasta

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 6 * 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 2 * 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
• 2-1/4 * 2-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 * 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 * 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Using long-handled tongs, dip a paper towel in cooking oil and 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 meat thermometer reads 170°; keep warm.
* 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. Add garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and pepper.
* Drain pasta; add to the onion mixture. Stir in cream; heat through (do not boil). Serve chicken with pasta. Yield: 6 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1 cup pasta equals 421 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 93 mg cholesterol, 803 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 33 g protein.