Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe (Chili's Copycat)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
599 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe (Chili's Copycat)
Description
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe starts with chicken breasts coated in a mixture of flour, Cajun seasoning, eggs, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, then pan-fried until golden and cooked through. The pasta is cooked al dente and tossed with sautéed peppers, onion, garlic, and mushrooms, adding a vegetable component with a slight bite to complement the creamy sauce.
The spicy Cajun Alfredo sauce includes butter, flour, Cajun seasoning, chicken stock, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, stirred to form a thick, flavorful coating that marries the pasta and chicken. The seasoning blend and sauce deliver a rich, mildly spicy taste that characterizes the dish.
For serving, cutting the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces facilitates easy mixing with pasta, making it suitable for shared meals or family dinners. The combination of textures from the crispy chicken crust, creamy sauce, and sautéed vegetables gives the dish variety and appeal.
Tips include organizing ingredients and coating bowls ahead of time to streamline the cooking process, monitoring the chicken temperature for safety, and adjusting spice levels to taste. Being attentive to sauce consistency and avoiding overcooking pasta help maintain the intended texture.
Ingredients
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts:
- 2 large chicken breast cut in half horizontally
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta:
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
Sautéed Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow bell pepper diced
- 1/2 large red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 large green pepper (diced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup onion (diced)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (recommend sodium free)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast:
- Gather three shallow dishes, add the flour and cajun seasoning to one bowl, the eggs in another and the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in the third.
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Dredge the chicken in the flour, then egg, then in the bread crumbs, making sure to press into the bread crumbs to coat well.
- Cook the chicken in batches, turning the chicken on each side for 4 to 5 minutes. Use a thermometer to check for doneness.
- When the chicken has finished cooking, set aside and keep warm.
Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse to stop cooking.
Sautéed Vegetables:
- Wipe out the pan from the chicken and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and keep warm.
Spicy Cajun Alfredo Sauce:
- Melt the butter in the pan, then whisk in the flour. Cook for a minute then whisk in the Cajun seasoning, salt and chicken broth. Whisk until it begins to thicken.
- Whisk in the cream and add the cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Assembly:
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the pasta with parsley and sliced green onions. Add a piece of chicken on top of the pasta.
- Serve with your favorite salad and garlic toast.
Notes
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces before combining with pasta for easier serving.
- Prepare coating ingredients in separate bowls ahead to organize and speed up cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F for safety.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning or add cayenne pepper to increase spiciness as desired.
- Whisk sauce continuously while cooking to avoid burning and thicken with extra flour or cornstarch if needed.
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness when mixed with sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1843IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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