CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE FOR TODAY

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Serves 6

Ingredients
1/2 lb thin spaghetti
2 small chicken breasts, cubed
2 tsp Cajun seasoning, divided
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 1/4 cup chicken stock, divided
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 cup half & half
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
1.Fill a pasta pot, or stock pot, with water and bring to a boil
2.Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and set aside
3.In a large bowl combine chicken, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, paprika & pepper until chicken is evenly coated
4.Heat olive oil in a large skillet
5.Add in chicken and sauté chicken while slowing adding in 1/4 cup of chicken stock, cooking until chicken is no longer pink, then set aside
6.In the same skillet melt butter
7.Stir in flour, making a roux, making sure to cook for 2-3 minutes
8.Slowly whisk in remaining 1 cup chicken stock and half & half
9.Bring to a boil and remove from heat
10.Whisk in cheeses, whisking until melted
11.Add in spaghetti and chicken, tossing until pasta is completely coated
12.Serve with crusty bread
13.ENJOY!!

Notes
Each serving is only 6 WW+ points
Nutritional Info
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 106 Total Fat 11.8g Saturated Fat 5.3g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 59mg Sodium 395mg Potassium 131mg Total Carbohydrates 14.3g Dietary Fiber 0.8g Sugars 1.0g Protein 21.0g
Vitamin A 6% - Vitamin C 0% - Calcium 19% - Iron 6%
By MJ