Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 medium (110g) red onion, diced
  • 1 large (150g) red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large (150g) green bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • ¾ cup (180g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (120ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp (16g) Cajun seasoning
  • ½ cup (120ml) reserved pasta water
  • 12 oz (340g) whole wheat penne
  • 2 tbsp (8g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat penne and cook according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add cubed chicken breast to the skillet and dust with half of the Cajun seasoning. Sear until mahogany-colored and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes), then remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add diced onion and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour in the chicken broth and the remaining Cajun seasoning, scraping the bottom of the pan to release flavor.
  7. Stir in the Greek yogurt and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  8. Return the seared chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.