Cajun Cooking to a Retro Beat! Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs / 680 g), cut
- into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 12 large shrimp, peeled
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup tomato juice
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 582g | |
| Calories 467 | |
| Calories from Fat 249 | 53% |
| Total Fat 28.18g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 8.86g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.07g | |
| Cholesterol 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium 653mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1028mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 22.75g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 12.87g | 9% |
| Protein 31.52g | 50% |
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