Chili's Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

By Addie

"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!"

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Slightly moisten chicken with water.

In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly

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!
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REVIEWS:

AWESOME! The entire family loved it. Had to cook the pasta longer than stated, but flavor was great!


Tastes just like at Chilis. Thanks for posting.

This dish is unbelievable......it is a do over and over again !

This is AMAZING!!!!! I made with 2 cups (dry) pasta and only 1/3 the sauce (it was just for 2 of us) and it was the perfect amount. Highly recommend! This will be in our rotation for sure.

This is wonderful!!! I am so glad I found it. Everytime we go to Chili's it seems like we always get this, except my son gets it with shrimp. Now I don't have to spend an arm and a leg and eat the same thing in the comfort of my own home. Thanks so much for posting this!