Chilis Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta Food

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 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!

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 CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Rub the Cajun spice all over the chicken skin. Make sure the chicken skin is dry before seasoning it's skin and thoroughly coat it with Cajun spice. Cook penne pasta according to the package directions. Drain it and set it aside to cool for a few minutes.
• Add a tablespoon of butter to a large saute pan over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan when it's hot and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan when it's brown and crispy.
• Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter to the same saute pan and add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in one-third cup of parmesan and heavy cream. Let the mixture bubble and toss in the pasta. Stir the cream to combine with cheese and spices and transfer it into a bowl.
• Now, add pasta to a serving plate along with diced tomatoes. Place sliced chicken on top and finish with grated parmesan cheese.