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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