5.0 from 12 votes
Homemade Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
Make Chili's famous Cajun Chicken Pasta at home with our easy copycat recipe. Spicy, creamy, and ready in 40 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 932 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne or bow tie pasta
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
- 3 roma tomatoes diced for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped for garnish
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan for garnish
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.
Cup of Yum
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
Calories
932kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
92g
(31%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
942mg
(27%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2702IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 932
% 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.