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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
    Cup of Yum
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
  2. Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Season with cajun seasoning and rub it all around.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  1. Season the chicken with cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken and quickly sear on both sides.
  3. 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.
  4. Separately cook the pasta until tender.
  5. 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.

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