This healthy cajun pasta recipe can be made with chicken, shrimp, or sausage (or a combination!)Plus, I cut 100's of calories from the traditional recipe, so you can enjoy this yummy spicy pasta dish for just 373 calories!Special Tip: You can use any pasta you like, I find that penne is popular and inexpensive, but choose your favorite.
2ouncesfat free cream cheesesoftened and cut into small pieces
1cupunsweetened almond milk
½cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
½teaspoonpepper
½teaspoonsaltplus more to taste
2green onionssliced
Protein Options:
1poundboneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
1poundshrimppeeled and deveined
1poundsausageideally andouille sausage
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large pot or skillet over medium heat, and spray with olive oil.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
To the garlic, add the desired protein, and cajun seasoning. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the protein is cooked through (if you choose the sausage, remove and slice, then add back to the pot).
Add the almond milk and low fat cream cheese. Stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese melts and creates a smooth sauce.
Stir in pasta, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt as needed.
Top with green onions, and serve hot, and move leftovers to individual containers.
How to Meal Prep:
Cook the pasta dish as directed above.
Meanwhile, lay out clean meal prep containers.
Scoop 1.5 (1 1/2) cups of cajun pasta into each meal prep containers.
Cover and cool completely.
Will hold in the freezer for 1 month, or the fridge for 4 days.
To reheat, defrost completely (if needed) and microwave for 2-3 minutes (each microwave is a little different) until heated through. Alternatively, add to a casserole dish (or use glass meal prep containers and just remove the lid) and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
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