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Cajun Chicken Pasta

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I have to give myself a pat on the back for this one. I really like the Cajun Chicken Pasta from Chili’s so I decided to try to recreate it. But this actually turned out to be a lot better. I am already wanting to make this again. My family and I were in heaven while eating it! It is so, so good. Please do yourself a favor and make this!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, Like McCormick, Divided
  • 4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
  • ¼ cups White Wine
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Half-and-half
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta
  • ¾ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1 whole Roma Tomato, Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes

Preparation

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cajun seasoning to coat all of the chicken breasts. You can either grill them or cook in a frying pan on medium-high heat, browning both sides and cooking until cooked through. Slice into strips.

In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and lightly caramelize. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, add the heavy cream and half-and-half and the remaining 1 tablespoon of the cajun seasoning. Taste and add more if needed. Increase the heat to a boil and then reduce the heat and let the cream sauce simmer until thickened.

Boil your pasta while you are waiting for the sauce.

When the sauce is to the desired consistency, stir in the parmesan cheese and then add the chicken and pasta to the sauce (or you could serve the chicken over the top of the pasta). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with tomatoes and dried parsley flakes.

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Nancy Wallace on 6.23.2012

Wonderful! So delicious!!!!! Great for a family trying to stay at home instead of going out to eat!

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laceybarnhill on 3.1.2012

This was delicious! A definite keeper.

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ckincheloe on 8.21.2011

This was excellent and one I will definitely repeat!

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sjohnson on 8.11.2011

This had glowing remarks from my family! Whenever I go to Chili’s, I always order the cajun chicken pasta, and this tasted just like it!! Thank you for posting!

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