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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

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. Pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over the chicken.
  4. 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.
  5. In a bowl, toss the pasta with the sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.