CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
This
Cajun chicken pasta is a Chili's copycat recipe that's made with grilled Cajun
chicken breast served over creamy pasta, then finished off with fresh tomatoes.
An easy dinner that tastes even better than the restaurant version!
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword cajun
chicken pasta, Chili's copycat recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total
Time 40 minutes
Calories 588 kcal
Author Dinner
at the Zoo
Ingredients
·
1 pound boneless
skinless chicken breasts
·
1 tablespoon olive
oil
·
2 teaspoons Cajun
seasoning plus more for garnish
·
10 ounces penne
pasta
·
1 cup heavy
cream
·
2 tablespoons butter
·
1/3 cup shredded
parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
·
salt
and pepper to taste
·
2/3 cup diced
tomatoes
·
2 tablespoons sliced
green onions
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to
package directions.
2. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and
season on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
3. Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet to
medium high heat.
4. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6
minutes on each side or until cooked through. Cut the chicken into slices.
5. While the chicken is cooking, make the
sauce.
6. In small pot, combine the heavy cream,
butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about
4 minutes.
7. Stir the parmesan cheese into the sauce,
cook until melted.
8. Toss the pasta with the sauce and arrange
the chicken on top. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, tomatoes, green onions and
shredded parmesan, then serve.
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