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Healthy Creamy Cajun Pasta
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
450
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy Cajun pasta dish that's rich in protein and low in calories, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
1 ½
cups
Cottage Cheese
14.5
ounces
Diced Tomatoes (Fire Roasted)
1
tablespoon
Cajun Seasoning
¼
cup
Parmesan Cheese
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
Vegetables (Your Choice (I like Bell Peppers + White Onion))
Vegetables
(Bell Peppers and White Onion)
10
ounces
Pasta (Your Choice)
1
pound
Chicken (Breast or Thighs)
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
2
teaspoons
Cajun Seasoning
Salt (Your Choice)
Salt
Instructions
Sauté vegetables and chicken in olive oil until cooked through.
Add diced tomatoes, cottage cheese, and Cajun seasoning; stir until creamy and heated through.
Cook pasta separately, then combine with sauce and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Cajun, Healthy, Pasta