Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side

Ingredients:
8 ounce of uncooked pasta
1 pound chicken breast strips
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup red onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. light cream cheese
fresh cracked pepper
2 scallions, sliced
salt, to taste
Cooking spray

Directions:

Prep all vegetables. In a small bowl, make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Mix well and set aside. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken. Saute for 5-6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside. Add olive oil to skillet and reduce to medium heat; add bell peppers, broccoli florets, onions and garlic to skillet; saute for 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season with salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low , add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot; then add pasta. Toss with scallions.

Recipe by: www.skinnytaste.com

Makes 5 servings. Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups -- WW: 6 points