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  • Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo, Skinnyfied

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    Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo, Skinnyfied
    Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Servings: 4
    by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
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    bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s bursting with flavor and spice thanks to the Cajun seasonings. Normally this pasta dish contains an astronomical amount of fat and calories at 919 calories and over 61 grams of fat! I’ve made it skinny by using reduced-fat milk instead of heavy cream, less reduced-fat butter instead of regular and opting for fiber dense whole wheat linguine. The skinny for 1 serving, 391 calories, 9.8 grams fat and 10 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS.

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (1 lb.) chicken breast tenders or 4 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
    • 6 ounces whole wheat linguine, cooked al dente
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Spice of Life’s “Cajun Sensation” spices, see shopping tip
    • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
    • 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
    • ¾ cup reduced-fat milk
    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed), blotted well with paper towels
    • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

    Directions

    1. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
    2. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    3. Reduce heat, add green onions, milk, tomatoes, basil, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook for few minutes until heated through.
    4. Toss in cooked linguine, Parmesan cheese and coat pasta well.
    5. Divide among 4 pasta bowls or plates.
    6. Shopping Tip-I used my favorite brand of Cajun spices, Spice of Life “Cajun Sensation” blend. It’s just fabulous! To order online or find out where it’s sold, go to their website, www.PasoSpices.com. Or, use a Cajun blend available in most supermarkets in the spice aisle.
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    • Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
      Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
      Here's the skinny facts. Cook eat share are not correct!


      SKINNY FACTS: for one serving
      391 calories, 9.8g fat, 37g protein, 37g carbs, 5g fiber, 597mg sodium, 4g sugar


      Weight Watchers (old points) 8
      Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 10

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