SPICY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

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"I keep on the lookout for recipes that serve two," explains LaDonna Reed. "We're also watching our fat grams, so this main course was a great find. Adjust the spice level by decreasing the Cajun seasoning," she writes from Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and onions until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper; sprinkle over vegetables. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually stir in half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain spaghetti; top with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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