Chili's Cajun Alfredo Chicken Pasta

Name: Chili's Cajun Alfredo Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 ½ cups milk; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tomato; cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
440 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chili's Cajun Alfredo Chicken Pasta

Daniel Levine

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Spicy and creamy cajun alfredo sauce over penne noodles, topped with juicy, seasoned chicken – inspired by the popular Chili’s dish!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces penne pasta
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning divided (see note)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 ½ cups milk (I used fat free half and half)
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tomato diced (see note)
cilantro roughly chopped

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Instructions

Cook penne noodles according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
Slice chicken in half horizontally so that you have 4 thin pieces of chicken. Season chicken on both sides using 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning. Cook in a greased pan or skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps together. Gradually whisk in milk until lumps dissolve and mixture is smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and remaining cajun seasoning. Add cheese and stir until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Toss sauce with the cooked penne noodles. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta, then sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and cilantro.

Notes

For homemade cajun seasoning, stir together the following: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon each black pepper, onion salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
My husband actually hates tomatoes so I swapped his out for a diced red pepper and it was equally delicious.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 723mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2328IU (47%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 300mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	440kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	274mg	11%
Potassium	723mg	15%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	2328IU	47%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	300mg	30%
Iron	2mg	11%