WW Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet

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The WW Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet is a tasty meal. It has 230 calories per serving and make your recipe in 35 minutes. You may serve your WW Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet at parties, occasions, lunches, events, festivals, or dinners. It contains high-fiber whole wheat pasta, chicken breast, turkey sausage, olive oil cooking spray, onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, spinach, low-sodium Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, almond milk, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, cream cheese, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Also, you may pair your dish with cucumber tomato salad, lemon arugula salad, garden side salad, roasted broccoli, garlic green beans, frozen grapes, or light breadsticks. You may keep your dish for 4 days in the refrigerator. This meal is not difficult to make, as the instructions are simple.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
  • Medium pot
  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 ounces high-fiber whole wheat pasta
  • 14 ounces diced chicken breast
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced turkey sausage
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 3  minced garlic cloves
  • One large sliced bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light cream cheese
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • One tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

HIGH-FIBER WHOLE WHEAT PASTA:

  • It makes your dish filling and gives a nutty taste to your pasta. You may use chickpea pasta or gluten-free pasta as per your choice.

CHICKEN BREAST:

  • Chicken breast gives a low-fat and high-protein option to your dish. You may use turkey breast or shrimp as another idea.

TURKEY SAUSAGE:

  • It makes your dish lighter and gives classic Cajun taste to your meal. You may utilize chicken sausage as per your preference.

ONION:

  • Onions maintain the spicy Cajun seasoning and become a little sweet after cooking. It gives your dish a restaurant-style taste. You may replace it with green onions as well.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • It gives a salty, nutty flavor to your dish. Also, it improves the flavor of your meal; you may also use Romano cheese as another option.

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE:

  • It provides a smooth, little rich texture to your recipe. We may use low-fat ricotta as per your preference.

NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • We use it instead of heavy cream to provide creaminess to your pasta. Also, it makes your sauce thick and Weight Watchers-friendly. You may utilize blended cottage cheese as another option.

CAJUN SEASONING:

  • Cajun seasoning includes garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, & cayenne that gives a smoky spicy Southern taste to your dish. You may replace it with Creole seasoning as per your preference.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cook your high-fiber pasta, then drain and set it aside.
  2. You will coat your non-stick skillet using olive oil cooking spray and over medium flame warm it.
  3. Then cook your diced chicken breast for 6 minutes and sliced turkey sausage for two minutes.
  4. Cook onion, garlic, zucchini, & bell pepper for 5 minutes, then sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and black pepper over your mixture.
  5. Now simmer your chicken broth and diced tomatoes for three minutes, and slow down the flame.
  6. Mix almond milk, Greek yogurt, and light cream cheese to make a creamy mixture.
  7. Then gently stir your cooked pasta and spinach in the mixture and sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Lastly, remove from the flame and garnish with fresh parsley.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Cabbage Slaw
  • Garden Green Salad

SIDES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Air Fryer Zucchini
  • Garlic Green Beans

DRINKS:

  • Green Tea
  • Ginger Tea
  • Low-fat Milk
  • Diet Lemonade

TIPS:

  • You should not cook your pasta too much, so it does not get too soft.
  • Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best taste in your dish.
  • We may add extra vegetables to make your pasta more filling.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put your pasta in a vessel and keep it for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • You may freeze your pasta for two months.

FAQs:

How can I make my recipe less spicy?

  • You may use less Cajun seasoning or mild turkey sausage to make your dish less spicy.

Is my recipe good for meal prep?

  • Yes, you may keep your dish for later use.

Should I use another pasta shape?

  • Yes, you may use rotini, shells, bow ties, or penne as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 16 grams

Total Carbs: 21 g

Fiber: 5 grams

Protein: 31 g

Fat: 4 grams

Sodium: 430 mg

Potassium: 810 milligrams

Calcium: 150 mg

Iron: 2.4 milligrams

Vitamin A: 4700 IU

Calories: 230 kcal

Weight Watcher Points: 3 Points