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Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Cajun chicken pasta is a Chili's copycat recipe that's made with grilled Cajun chicken breast served over creamy pasta, then finished off with fresh tomatoes. An easy dinner that tastes even better than the restaurant version!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 588 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning plus more for garnish
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and season on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet to medium high heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Cut the chicken into slices.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
- In small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes.
- Stir the parmesan cheese into the sauce, cook until melted.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and arrange the chicken on top. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, tomatoes, green onions and shredded parmesan, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
720mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1625IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1625IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.