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Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe)

Louisiana Chicken Pasta is one of Cheesecake Factory's most popular dishes! Crispy parmesan crusted chicken cutlets over a spicy Cajun cream pasta with mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 763 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (or panko, or plain breadcrumbs)
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs (whisked)
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cajun Sauce
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Pasta
  • 3 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb bow tie pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cup cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 red onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
Garnish
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • green onion (chopped, for garnish)
  • grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken
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  1. Carefully slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two chicken cutlets (or you can purchase pre-sliced chicken cutlets from the store). Pound the chicken with a mallet or heavy skillet until very thin (the thinner the chicken the better).
  2. In a shallow bowl stir together the Italian breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. In a second shallow bowl add the eggs, whisk until evenly combined.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, then in the egg, and then back in breadcrumbs.
  4. On medium-high heat add oil into a frying pan. Working in batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through for about 3-5 minutes per side (internal temperature 165°F). Add more oil as needed.
  5. Remove each piece of cooked chicken and place on a sheet pan with a wire rack on top. Place in the oven with the 'keep warm' setting of your oven turned on (or set oven to 250°F). Keep the chicken warm while you prepare the pasta and sauce.
Prepare the Pasta Sauce
  1. In a large skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add in the mushrooms, and onion and sauté until just tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in the yellow and red peppers, garlic, Cajun seasoning and chili flakes and sauté another 2 minutes until tender and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add in the heavy cream and chicken stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce heats thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until evenly combined. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer on low. Sauce will reduce and thicken.
Prepare the Pasta
  1. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until tender. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Return the drained pasta to the pot.
  2. Add in the sauce and stir until evenly coated. Add half of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine, this will thicken the sauce. If you would like the sauce thicker, add more of the reserved pasta water and stir.
  3. To serve, add a serving of the sauced pasta to a plate. Slice a chicken cutlet into strips and server over top of the pasta.
  4. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 763kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 1444mg (60%) Potassium 916mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2592IU (52%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 335mg (34%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 763

% Daily Value*

Calories 763kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 1444mg 60%
Potassium 916mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2592IU 52%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 335mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.