Thursday, June 2, 2022

Cajun Chicken Pasta (Chili’s copycat recipe)

 

  • Cook 16 oz penne pasta according to directions on the box. Drain pasta and set aside. (Note: this did not work well subbing cauliflower for the pasta.)
  • Place 2 chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle in 4 t. cajun seasoning.  Reseal bag and shake thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated. 
  • In a large skillet, saute chicken breasts over medium heat in 2 Tablespoons of butter, turning occasionally until cooked through. 
  • While the chicken is cooking, in another skillet whisk together 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat to create a roux.
  • After the butter and flour have mixed together, combine 3 cups of half and half, 1/2 t. lemon pepper, 1 t. salt, 1 t. pepper, and 1/4 t. garlic powder and continue cooking it over medium heat, stirring it occasionally.
  • Remove from heat when cream mixture starts to bubble. 
  • Pour cream sauce over cooked noodles. Slice chicken breasts into strips. 
  • Serve pasta on serving plates.
  • Top with chicken breast strips, and sprinkle on 2 diced tomatoes and 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.

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