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Chili's Cajun Alfredo Chicken Pasta
Spicy and creamy cajun alfredo sauce over penne noodles, topped with juicy, seasoned chicken – inspired by the popular Chili’s dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.