Copycat Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipes

CHILI'S COPYCAT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken in water and put in a Tupperware container or large resealable bag. Add the cajun seasoning and shake to coat thoroughly.
• In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and turn when needed. Make sure to check with a knife to make sure it is no longer pink.
• When the chicken is almost done, in a saucepan combine the heavy cream, 2 Tbs butter, lemon pepper, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. When the cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and remove from heat stirring well.
• Once chicken is cooked, cut thin strips on cutting board.
• Spoon the pasta onto a plate and top chicken, diced tomatoes and parmesan. Sprinkle with more cajun seasoning if desired! Best when served with a side of Texas garlic toast. ;)

CHILI'S COPYCAT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Slightly moisten chicken with water.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
• In large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary.
• When chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• When cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well.
• When chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
• Spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan.
• Throw a thick, garlicky slice of Texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!

COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, along with half-and-half, garlic powder, salt and pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
• Toss pasta in sauce and divide onto two plates (there will be some leftover). Slice chicken and place atop pasta. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan, diced tomatoes and parsley and serve.

CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
• Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
• Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
• Dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated.
• In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet. Slice into strips. Set aside and keep warm.
• In another large sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add flour. Cook, stirring, until bubbly.
• Add heavy cream. Continue to simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add Parmesan, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
• Taste. Add more cayenne, salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
• Place cooked pasta in sauce. Toss to coat well.
• Spoon sauced pasta onto 2 serving plates.
• Top with chicken. Scatter tomatoes and green onions over top.
• Serve hot with garlic toast.

BAYOU PASTA WITH CHICKEN ( COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA )

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
• Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.
• Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken.
• In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.