Hard Rock Cafe Blackened Chicken Penne Pasta (Reduced Calorie)
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lowfat margarine, melted
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated fat-free parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked until al dente (I use Dreamfields pasta)
- 3⁄4 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1⁄4 cup diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
directions
- Combine first four ingredients with 1 cup water to make the marinade. Marinate the chicken breasts in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Mix the kosher salt, garlic pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper and onion powder together in a small bowl to make the cajun seasoning.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat or preheat the broiler.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and season both sides with the Cajun seasoning. Discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, turning once. When cool enough to handle, cut into 5 or 6 slices.
- In a medium bowl, mix the melted margarine, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese, basil oregano, salt and black pepper until smooth. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the penne pasta in the saucepan you cooked the pasta inches.
- Stir in the spinach and tomatoes and heat thoroughly.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl. Top with chicken slices. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Crafty Lady 13
Dalton, OH
<p>Update: I have changed my profile picture in honor of my dear best friend and loyal companion that I lost to cancer on 6/25/11. Maxx was the best dog that anyone could ever hope to have in their life. Until we meet again, sweet boy, you will be forever in my heart and memories. I currently live in the country with two dogs (a 12 pound poodle mix named Suki and a new member to the family, a 7-month old(?) 7.5 pound terrier mix named Angel ). I got Angel from the dog pound a week after I lost my beloved Maxx. Suki and I both needed a new companion to help us cope with our loss. Nothing will ever replace Maxx, but she has helped to uplift Suki's spirit. I am a secretary for a county school board. I love to cook, bake, crochet, paint, sew, read and anything to do with crafts. I was born in Tokyo,Japan. My father was in the Air Force and my moher was Japanese. I love to cook (and eat) a variety of foods from many different nations. I especially like trying out new recipes and experimenting with both old and new recipes. I also love participating in the great Zaar events like the tag games, recipe swaps, and Zaar World Tours. I recently participated in my first RSC contest. I have definitely had a lot of fun since joining Recipezaar. Update - September 20, 2007 I am proud to announce that I have just been blessed with my first grandchild. My son and daughter-in-law have given me a beautiful little granddaughter. [URL=http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x147/Crafty_Lady_13/?action=view¤t=f6fd3ae3.pbw][IMG]http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x147/Crafty_Lady_13/th_102_0365-1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Make Reservation Online Create your own visitor map *************************************************** [Reply]</p>