I got this recipe from a friend that said it’s a copycat Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe, so I had to try it and was pleasantly surprised that it DID!
So yummy and so easy to make.
Just like it came straight from the restaurant! Just add more Cajun seasoning if you want it spicier…
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Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1 ⁄2 cups half-and-half
- 1 ⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 1 ⁄2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 firm-ripe roma tomatoes cored and diced
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
- Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir for 1 minute. Add the half-and-half and stir until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.
- Pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over the chicken.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in the center, about 6-8 minutes. Slice the chicken.
- In a bowl, toss the pasta with the sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.
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