Copycat Kroger Deli Shoppe Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad Food

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!

KROGER DELI CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Lay chicken breasts out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken breasts (just enough to lightly coat). Flip the breasts over and do the same on the other side.
• Bake the chicken breasts in the hot oven for 20 to 30 minutes (they should be fork-tender and juices should run clear with no sign of pink). Remove chicken and cool in the refrigerator.
• Cook pasta. When done, shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Drain thoroughly.
• Core, seed and julienne peppers. Remove ends from onion, peel, cut in half, then julienne. Combine with the cooked pasta.
• Cut cooled chicken breasts in half and then slice 1/2-inch thick in the other direction, across the grain. Add to pasta salad.
• Combine last ten ingriedients into dressing and pour over salad.