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Chilis Cajun chicken pasta
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Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta

Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta will wake up your taste buds! Bold cajun seasonings infuse a traditional Alfredo sauce for zesty twist on a classic!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: American, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning divided (recipe below)
  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • Salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, room temperature

Cajun seasoning

Optional for thickening

  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning

  • Combine all cajun seasoning together and set aside.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

  • Using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten chicken breast to be an even thickness. ~½" thick.
  • Dust each chicken breast liberally with 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning and lightly salt.
  • Place chicken in skillet set on medium heat with 2 tablespoon of butter, and grill until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, flipping once.
  • In separate pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions and set aside.
  • While chicken is cooking place heavy cream and 2 tablespoon butter into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Reduce in half.
  • Slowly add shredded Parmesan, sprinkling in a little at a time and letting it incorporate into the sauce before adding more. 
  • Add 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • If sauce is not thickened to your liking add a slurry of cornstarch mixed with cold water. (if the sauce gets too thick, you can thin it would with a few splashes of water)
  • Taste for salt and adjust as needed.

Assembly

  • Combine pasta with with cajun alfredo sauce.
  • Slice chicken into 1" strips.
  • Add pasta to plates and top with chicken. Sprinkle on chopped tomato, green onion, and lightly dust with additional cajun seasoning.

Notes

IF YOU LIKED this recipe, you will love my Sundried Tomato Alfredo with Parmesan Crusted Chicken!
 
IF YOU LIKE CAJUN FOOD you need to try my real-deal Red Beans and Rice!