Quick Cajun Penne Skillet

Name: Quick Cajun Penne Skillet
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 ozs whole wheat penne pasta, cooked and drained; reserve 1/2 cup liquid; 1 lb ground chicken breast, skinless; 1 cup onions, chopped; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 15 ozs canned crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1/2 cup three cheese blend, shredded; 2 tbsps parmesan cheese, grated

Adapted from National Pasta Association

8 ozs whole wheat penne pasta, cooked and drained
reserve 1/2 cup liquid
1 lb ground chicken breast, skinless
1 cup onions, chopped
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
15 ozs canned crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup three cheese blend, shredded
2 tbsps parmesan cheese, grated

In a non-stick large skillet, cook chicken and onions until chicken is no longer pink. Add cajun seasoning and salt. Mix well. Stir in cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, tomatoes, cheese blend, and parmesan cheese. Mix well again. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Posted: 7/11/2024

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WW Points^* : 4.42

8 servings

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 38 (16%)
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40g	13%
Sodium 671mg	28%
Potassium 2mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate28g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 20g	16%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.