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Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

Breaded, crispy chicken cutlets and a creamy Cajun sauce come together in this AMAZING Louisiana chicken pasta recipe. Inspired by Cheesecake Factory, you're going to love making this at home!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1368 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup oil for frying
Pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked and drained
Cajun Cream Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper, optional to taste

Instructions

For the Chicken
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  1. Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pieces with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Gather three shallow bowls for the breading station. In the first shallow bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning. In the second dish, whisk 2 eggs,. In the third shallow dish, combine 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1 cup parmesan cheese,.
  3. Dredge each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup oil for frying in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
For the Pasta
  1. Boil 10 ounces bowtie pasta, according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Returning to the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/4 cup onion,1 cup mushrooms, and 2 teaspoons garlic, minced until tender.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove the vegetables from the skillet.
Cajun Cream Sauce
  1. Return to the same skillet and melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon flour to create a roux.
  2. Pour in 2 cups heavy cream, 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning . Whisk to combine.
  3. Allow the sauce to cook and thicken while stirring for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and more Cajun seasoning if needed.
To Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta and vegetables to the sauce and stir to combine.
  2. Slice the chicken and layer on top of the Cajun pasta.
  3. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and an extra dash of Cayenne pepper, if you like it spicy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 1368kcal (68%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 63g (126%) Fat 87g (134%) Saturated Fat 43g (215%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 30g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 338mg (113%) Sodium 1296mg (54%) Potassium 1161mg (33%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4444IU (89%) Vitamin C 97mg (108%) Calcium 769mg (77%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1368

% Daily Value*

Calories 1368kcal 68%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 63g 126%
Fat 87g 134%
Saturated Fat 43g 215%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 30g 150%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 338mg 113%
Sodium 1296mg 54%
Potassium 1161mg 25%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4444IU 89%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Calcium 769mg 77%
Iron 4mg 22%

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