Best Chilis Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipes

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CHILI'S COPYCAT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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I can never get enough of Chili's whether it's just their fresh salsa and bottomless tortilla chips or their Quesadilla Explosion salad! So here's yet another Chili's favorite to try at HOME!

Provided by therayche

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh shredded, to taste

Steps:

  • Slightly moisten chicken with water.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
  • In large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary.
  • When chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • When cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well.
  • When chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
  • Spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan.
  • Throw a thick, garlicky slice of Texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!

CHILI'S COPYCAT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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I have been getting this cajun chicken pasta for years. I even made it a few years back, but nothing was as close as this recipe was! This tastes just like the real thing. Try it yourself and see!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces penne pasta (cooked and drained)
2 roma tomatoes (diced)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh shredded, to taste)

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken in water and put in a Tupperware container or large resealable bag. Add the cajun seasoning and shake to coat thoroughly.
  • In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and turn when needed. Make sure to check with a knife to make sure it is no longer pink.
  • When the chicken is almost done, in a saucepan combine the heavy cream, 2 Tbs butter, lemon pepper, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. When the cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and remove from heat stirring well.
  • Once chicken is cooked, cut thin strips on cutting board.
  • Spoon the pasta onto a plate and top chicken, diced tomatoes and parmesan. Sprinkle with more cajun seasoning if desired! Best when served with a side of Texas garlic toast. ;)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 57 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, Cholesterol 237 mg, Sodium 725 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE



Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe image

Make our Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe at home for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Cajun Chicken Pasta will taste just like Chili's.

Provided by Mark

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces Penne Pasta
1 pound boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (store bought or homemade)
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided)
1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Heavy Cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper (to taste)
2 firm-ripe Roma Tomatoes (cored and diced)
1 bunch Green Onions (sliced thin)

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
  • Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet. Slice into strips. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In another large sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
  • Add flour. Cook, stirring, until bubbly.
  • Add heavy cream. Continue to simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add Parmesan, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  • Taste. Add more cayenne, salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
  • Place cooked pasta in sauce. Toss to coat well.
  • Spoon sauced pasta onto 2 serving plates.
  • Top with chicken. Scatter tomatoes and green onions over top.
  • Serve hot with garlic toast.

BAYOU PASTA WITH CHICKEN ( COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA )



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I got this recipe from a place that claimed it as a copycat of Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta, so I had to try it, and was pleasantly surprised that it DID taste a lot like it!

Provided by Chalsea

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces penne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 firm-ripe roma tomatoes, cored and diced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
  • Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.
  • Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken.
  • In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.5, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 140.1, Sodium 365.3, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 38.5

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