Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
Copycat creamy penne topped with sliced Cajun-seasoned chicken breast, diced Roma tomatoes and shredded Parmesan.
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Put the chicken breasts and Cajun seasoning in a large resealable bag. Shake until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning as needed, until a food thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part.
- When the chicken is about halfway done, combine the heavy cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the lemon pepper seasoning, salt, black pepper and garlic powder in a second skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add the cooked, drained penne to the bubbling cream mixture. Turn off the heat and stir well.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice it into strips. Divide the sauced pasta among serving plates and top with the chicken, diced tomatoes and Parmesan.
Notes
This is a copycat, not the restaurant's recipe. The heat comes from the Cajun seasoning; use a mild blend for less. The pasta is cooked before you start.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 967kcalCarbohydrates: 27.1gProtein: 31.7gFat: 82.3gSodium: 1132mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 6.5g
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