Cajun Chicken Penne

By á-8871

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 3 teaspoons Cajun seasonings, divided
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium sweet green pepper, julienned
• 1 medium sweet red pepper
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, divided
• 3 tablespoons flour

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm.

In the same skillet, sauté peppers and onion in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes; sauté 2 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup milk.

Bring to a boil. Combine flour with remaining Cajun seasoning and milk until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.