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Creamy Cajun Pasta

Simple to make and bursting with flavor, Creamy Cajun Pasta is the perfect weeknight indulgence while staying on track!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 475kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked pasta (see blog notes for options)
  • 2 lbs uncooked, cubed chicken breast or shrimp (could use a mixture of both)
  • 3 tsp Cajun Seasoning (see blog notes for options)
  • 1 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup fat free chicken stock
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sliced sun dried tomatoes, not in oil (if you can only find ones in oil, wash and drain them thoroughly)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken and/or shrimp with 2 tsp cajun spice mix. Sear in large skillet in 2 or 3 batches to ensure they brown (about 1 minute a side for the shrimp and 3 minutes a side for the chicken). Put in a bowl and set aside. 
  • In the same skillet that you cooked the meat, add the chicken stock and simmer for a couple of minutes, scrapping up the browned bits from searing the meat/shrimp.   
  • In a small bowl, mix together almond milk, cornstarch, and 1 tsp cajun seasoning, basil, and garlic. Add mixture to the pan and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, green onions, and salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until thickened even more, about 3 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low and add in parmesan and cooked chicken/shrimp. Simmer for another minute, then add in pasta. Toss and continue to cook until everything is warmed through and sauce has absorbed into the pasta.

Notes

Click here to determine your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe (if you are logged in to your WW app, it should calculate for you automatically). Calculated using whole wheat pasta. Serving size is about 1 1/2 cups.
 
WW Green SmartPoints: 9 for about 1 1/2 cups. 
WW Blue and Purple SmartPoints: 7 for 1 1/2 cups (2 SP on Purple if using whole wheat pasta)

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g