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A bowl full of It's Skinny spaghetti with chicken and shrimp marinated with Cajun seasoning and vegetables.

Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Spaghetti

  • Low Carb
Recipe by Chef Michele Ragussis
  • Cook Time15 minutes
  • Serves1 serving
  • Difficultyeasy
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Guilt-free never tasted so good! Chicken and shrimp marinated in zesty Cajun spices, cooked to perfection with tender veggies and LOW-CARB PASTA! That's right, It's Skinny Spaghetti is only 9 CALORIES and ZERO net carbs per serving. Enjoy this simple Cajun chicken and shrimp - so easy and ready in about 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 package It's Skinny Spaghetti
  • 5 medium shrimp
  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken thigh
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 1/8 cup chicken stock
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • Olive oil

Directions

1
Drain and rinse one package of It's Skinny spaghetti, and set aside.
2
Chop up chicken thighs into chunks.
3
In a bowl, season the chicken thighs and shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and scallions. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for about 40 minutes.
4
Chop up tomatoes, scallions, green pepper, and garlic. Put in a bowl and set aside.
5
Melt one tablespoon of beef tallow in a pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and veggies. Cook until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
6
Add marinated shrimp and cook until shrimp are done, about 2-3 minutes.
7
Add chicken stock to create some steam. Then, add It's Skinny Spaghetti and toss until combined. Cook until heated through.
8
Toss in scallions and about 2 tablespoons of butter. Allow butter to melt and emulsify into a sauce.
9
Dish up and dig in!
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