Cajun Chicken and Linguine - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb. linguine or fettuccine
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken tenders
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 large onion
- 1 large green pepper
- 1 package sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. heavy or whipping cream
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 c. fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta; cook as label directs.
- Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring frequently. Transfer chicken to plate.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return linguine to saucepot. Add cooking water and cream; heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture; heat through. Remove saucepot from heat; add tomato, basil, and chicken with its juices on plate, and toss to mix well.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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