Description
A delicious copycat recipe inspired by the Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 oz penne (or similar pasta)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 oz cream cheese (the brick style, not the tub style)
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (not the powder type!)
- Salt (pepper and additional Cajun seasoning to taste)
Instructions
- In a gallon zipper style bag, combine the chicken, ONE tablespoon of the olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Shake or knead the bag to evenly coat the chicken.
- In a large fry, grill or saute pan, heat remaining one tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Once heated, place chicken breasts in pan, and cover. Flip chicken breasts after approximately seven minutes, cooking for a total of seven minutes on EACH side.
- Start pasta and cook according to package directions.
- In a heavy, medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring until well combined and mixed in with the butter. Add the cream cheese and garlic. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Add in 1/4 of the half and half and whisk until very well combined. Add in Parmesan cheese and stir well. Slowly whisk in remaining half and half, and bring to a gentle boil, whisking almost continuously.
- Pour sauce over drained pasta and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately. Chicken can be sliced and added to the pasta or placed on top of the pasta. Garnish with tomatoes and/or green onions if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Pasta, Chili's Copycat Recipe