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:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat penne and cook according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds until fragrant.
- 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.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and ½ cup of reserved pasta water. Whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Return the seared chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.