Homemade Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
932 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
Description
Homemade Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta starts with chicken breasts rubbed with Cajun seasoning and sautéed until cooked through. The pasta is cooked separately and drained. The sauce is made by melting butter and sautéing diced onions and minced garlic, then whisking in heavy cream, lemon zest, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until thickened. Seasoning with salt and pepper is adjusted to taste.
The cooked pasta and chicken are plated together and topped with the creamy, tangy sauce. Garnishes including diced Roma tomatoes, chopped parsley, green onions, and shredded Parmesan cheese provide color, fresh flavor, and a slight crunch. The dish balances spicy seasoning on the chicken with the richness and acidity of the sauce components.
This pasta makes a balanced entrée suitable for dinner, combining protein and starch with a flavorful creamy sauce and fresh garnishes that brighten the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta or bow tie pasta
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste (optional, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste (optional, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 Roma tomato diced for garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped for garnish, fresh leaves
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped for garnish
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese for garnish, shredded
Instructions
Stove Top
- Cook pasta according to package directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Season with cajun seasoning and rub it all around.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 6 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with foil.
- Melt butter in the same skillet or saucepan. Add diced onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Whisk in heavy cream, lemon zest, and grated parmesan. Whisk for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- For serving, add pasta and chicken to a plate or bowl. Spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with diced tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and shredded parmesan. Enjoy immediately.
Crockpot or Slow Cooker
- Season the chicken with cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and quickly sear on both sides.
- Add chicken, butter, onions, garlic, heavy cream, and lemon zest to slow cooker. Stir. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Separately cook the pasta until tender.
- Serve chicken and sauce over pasta with all of your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 932 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 932kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2702IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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