Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

                A zesty Cajun-style pasta with creamy chicken, vegetables, and delightful spices.
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                Categories: main course pasta cajun

                Ingredients

                • 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli or rotini
                • 1 tablespoon canola oil
                • 2 slices bacon, chopped
                • 1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
                • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
                • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
                • 3 cloves garlic, minced
                • 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
                • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
                • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
                • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
                • 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
                • 1/2 cup sliced scallions for garnish
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                Instructions

                1. 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain.
                2. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
                3. 3. Add onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
                4. 4. Sprinkle flour over the chicken and vegetables while stirring. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer, cover, and cook until the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
                5. 5. Stir in the cooked pasta and sour cream until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
                6. 6. Serve garnished with scallions.