High Protein Cajun Chicken Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this High Protein Cajun Chicken Pasta—a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic comfort dish. Packed with lean chicken breast, whole wheat penne, and vibrant vegetables, this recipe delivers bold Cajun seasoning and a creamy, protein-rich sauce made with low-fat cream cheese and Parmesan. Perfectly balanced for a healthy lifestyle, the dish combines savory sautéed bell peppers, onions, and garlic with tender chicken and pasta, all tossed in a luscious Cajun-spiced sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy one-pan meal is ideal for busy nights and satisfies cravings for hearty, wholesome dining. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate family-friendly recipe to enjoy hot from the skillet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 ounces Whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
- 1 medium-sized Green bell pepper
- 1 medium-sized Yellow onion
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 4 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Chicken stock
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season them with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Dice the red and green bell peppers and the onion, then mince the garlic cloves.
Sauté the bell peppers and onion in the skillet for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
Add the remaining Cajun seasoning, cream cheese, and chicken stock to the skillet. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve the Cajun chicken pasta hot and enjoy your high-protein meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.6 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 2858 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.2 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 211.5 g | 423% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 856 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3061 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
