Perfect texture to my liking. thanks so much. Instructions. This WAS good! I made this tonight. Yvonne. Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Way better than the Chilis version, IMO . Also quick to make. Just made this tonight. Happy to hear that, Jill! We didnt have any leftovers! We will definitely make it again! 2. This ones a keeper! My hubby and I LOVE this recipe!! This pasta is a little spicy, creamy, and full of flavor. I am so looking forward to making this dish later in the week. Made it, loved it! I have been meaning to make it myself but I have not gotten around to it just yet! Continue to simmer gently for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. This looks so delicious! Made for dinner today! To make it a little more saucy I added chicken broth to the cream sauce to get it to the consistency I wanted, as pasta absorbs sauce. My Family loves it everytime I make it Thank you so much for this recipe!! Hi! Set aside. ) to Fine this recipe. 1 serving: 398 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Thank you for sharing your experience trying this recipe. Thanks. Yum! I definitely made a double batch of the alfredo sauce because I like it like that. Thank you for sharing! Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. If you are able to get it.red peppet(cayenne) works great, This looks delicious! Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Very bland. I substitute spaghetti squash instead of the pasta to cut back on carbs. I butterflied my chicken breasts and it was amazing!! My family loved it. You can substitute half and half, Alex. In a second bowl whisk the eggs. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. I added a little red bell pepper, onion & celery in with the garlic as suggested. I usually cook myself because of my foody nature but i always love pasta which cooked by my wife. Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Ok, I guess I also ignore the measure the parmesan and probably wind up with closer to a cup of parmesan. Hi Jodie, in the recipe card, it mentioned 2/3 cup diced tomatoes below garlic. Preheat olive oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Uncover; stir. My husband can not eat dairy. Then add the green onions, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Nice job Chungah. I am paranoid and use a thermometer so I should know. Thank you for sharing. My complaint is with the serving sizein what universe would 2 chicken breasts and only 8oz of pasta make 6 servings?? Cook over medium/high heat for 2-3 . Cant wait to try more . 4. Nutritional information is provided only for select and new recipes at this time. Im making this tonight! Thank you for sharing!!!! Add garlic and cook just until fragrant for about 30 seconds. It really did taste like Chilis! Thanks for sharing, Tammy! Also added a few bottled roasted red peppers that I had. This is my very favorite pasta dish and this recipe was spot on and super easy! Making this tonight, just wanted to comment that in the first part that lists ingredients, it does not mention the tomatoes. Thank you so much for sharing. Scrape shrimp and juices into a bowl. I am making this tonight, but am shredding the chicken (its in a crockpot now), because my husband (and myself if Im honest) can be particular when it comes to chicken sometimes. Otherwise, this was a great recipe. My son dislikes cheese. Learn how your comment data is processed. So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Me, my husband, AND even my 2 year old daughter loved it! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning divided 1 medium sweet onion diced 1 medium green bell pepper diced 2 cloves garlic minced 8 ounces penne pasta 2 cups chicken broth 14.5 ounces canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained 3/4 cups half and half 2 ounces cream cheese Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. I like to lighten up casseroles. (Doubled the lemon zest as well.) Delicious! The only part Ive had issues with when making is the sauce not getting thick. So good there were no leftovers after the fam and I were done! Normally I dont like leftovers but this reheats very well. My boyfriend went back for 2nds then a 3rd serving. 3. Cut the chicken into slices. Yes letting it rest by keeping warm may continue cooking it inside up to about 10 degrees more but thats not enough for a whole chicken breast. Im so glad it was a hit. Top with tomatoes and basil. Continue whisking for 2 minutes or until sauce starts to slightly thicken and comes to a boil. But as always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions to better suit your dietary restrictions. Youll want to use 2/3 cup diced tomatoes. Thanks so much for your comment, I had wondered how a Sams cooked chicken would work..trying this TONIGHT! Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Then drain the water out and keep the pasta warm by placing it back in the pot with the lid on. directions Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Can this recipe be frozen? Our family loved this easy recipe. Excellent recipe! It's easy to adapt, too. Made tonight for dinner. So good!! I made this for dinner tonight and it was in fact DAMN DELICIOUS!! 3. 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves. I even impressed my Cajun neighbors with it! I used a Swiss/gruyere blend and more lemon zest. Can I substitute half and half for the heavy cream? Will definitely make again. Been making this dish since the 70s. Hi Traci! Everyone loved it! We used shrimp tonight instead of chicken. We had this wonderful pasta dish tonight and It was AMAZING. So glad it was a hit! How to make creamy Cajun chicken pasta sauce: Place the pan back over mediumheat and add a tablespoon of butter (or use oil). Hi Robin! YUMMY!!! Cut them up into small cubes and set aside. Made this tonight for the first time. My husbands new favorite meal! Thank you for sharing that with us, Suzette! Raves from the entire family. Set aside and let it rest for 10 minutes, then cut into strips. Also, I only used creole seasoning to season everything. Sounds good, it it delicious with shrimp too! Its definitely one for the rotation round here! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Will definitely make again! Stir in the cream and half & half. Alot of recipes I try out from Facebook are ok, but this is definitely a keeper. Trying to get my husband to cook more so I gave him this recipe, and I wouldve thought it was from a restaurant if I hadnt seen him cooking. All three of my picky children enjoyed this meal. Since I am just one it made one very tasty meal that yearned for mushrooms that I didnt have. I wish I had added more! We were in no way disappointed. Read my disclosure policy. Since I adore you and all of your recipes I gave it a shot and WOW this was fantastic! And you know it tastes 10000x better! The only thing I did differently was substitute lemon juice for the zest, and grilled the chicken. Thank you for sharing. I then added the butter & garlic in the same pan. Would fresh spinach cook well in the sauce? Thats great, Melinda! I cannot get over how fantastic this dish is!! The timing here is simply an estimation and obviously not set in stone. If I leave out the lemon zest, will it still be yummy? Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm. Thank you. Oh wow! Add chicken broth + pasta. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. I started marinating the chicken a couple days before with the cajun spices. Stir in the red and yellow bell pepper, garlic, cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper. I did cut up the chicken breasts into small pieces while raw and marinated in cajun spice for 2 hours. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. This has become one of our go to chicken and pasta dishes. Much better the the local restaurants versions. Add the chicken and heat until warmed through. I have saved many of your other recipes and I cant wait to try them. Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa. Youre welcome! I had a pasta craving so I made this last night. Sub heavy cream with milk + 2tbsp corn starch. Now in our repertoire. Also used 16 oz. You said until cooked through approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, KEY WORDS being UNTIL COOKED THROUGH! Thats so great! This recipe was absolutely delicious!!! is another substitution suggestion, slightly healthier than half and half if thats what youre looking for (I usually use 2% milk). Curious(? Unfortunately, the cream and butter are key ingredients in this dish so I do not recommend any kind of substitutes without further recipe testing. | PASTA RECIPE | Droolsss Droolsss 2.77K subscribers Subscribe 1.1K 51K views 2 years ago A delicious creamy pasta with the slight heat of the. Then brown them for about 5 more minutes. Allow to simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. You can try adding less red pepper to it. Im so happy that I came across your website and YouTube channel! You will love all the flavors from the dish and it comes together in under 30 minutes so its perfect for busy weeknights. Thank you! Made it just like it says, everyone in my family loved it, It will definitely be in my weekly recipe for home cooking. Is this the same in your house? Here is the cajun seasoning we use, McCormick brand, it is significantly less in sodium. It was excellent. It was easy and quick and sooo delicious. My entire family did too, even my super picky 5 year old that wont even touch beef. This one-pan pasta dinner is ready in a total of 35 minutes! Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine. Making it for the second time. I have made this several times and its amazing! They both were skeptical at first but their plates were finished in minutes and they went back for seconds, AND requested it for next week already. Pasta Preparation In a sauce pan bring pour 2 quarts of water, add the oil, salt, garlic and onion 1. I love all of your recipes and its a bonus when they freeze well for a quick weeknight meal! This also reheats very well but as I am not an expert on food safety, I cannot really say with certainty sorry! Id really appreciate it. . Add the broth, cream, pasta, and more cajun seasoning to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon. It is so good either way! So, it is up to you! And you know it tastes 10000x better! 10/10. I froze your Tuscan Chicken in portions, thawed and made fresh pasta to serve it with and it was just as good the night I made it! Youre very welcome. Done. Season each side and dredge it in flour. Thank you! The lemon zest made a huge difference! It was delicious and tasted just like Chilis. I will definitely be making this again!!! I dont really understand why. Yes, you can omit the lemon zest if that is what you prefer. No the Cajun wasnt changed if anything I had to use half a bottle of the Cajun seasoning on top of all the other spices listed just to give it some flavour. So let me start off by saying that this is my favorite meal at Chilis Ive looked for copycats recipes but just never found one that seemed close. Quick and easy! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. Hi Karen. the cream sauce recipe is deliciously brilliant! I will make this again for sure! It may lack on flavor a bit but I think it would be good still. Can I omit the Parmesan and expect good results? The Cajun seasoning we use is Cajun Two Step so if you dont like spicy, try that one. Add pasta and cheese. This Was Incredible !!!! Asking due to a family member with kidney disease on low sodium diet. I sear my chicken in butter instead of oil. i would recommend leaving out the lemon. This is the first time Ive been compelled to comment on one. Once the cooked chicken is cooled, cut it up into small cubes and set is aside. Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden Copycat (VIDEO). Youre welcome! Set aside. Always great! Thanks a lot for your good comments and feedback. This was the easiest, tastiest Cajun chicken pasta I ever made, it was DELICIOUS! Now begin making your pasta sauce by adding 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 bunch of chopped green onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning in a large skillet. Thank you. In the meantime, you can find that same brand of Cajun Seasoning in low sodium. Drain. Thanks so much, Stacie! Hi Christine, it will be less creamy and may struggle to thicken as a full-fat heavy whipping cream, but that should still work! It reminded me of a dish they have at TGIFridays. We rotate making this with chicken or shrimp. Youre very welcome, Tyna! Probably something like a white wine since it pairs well with pasta. , Your cooking food is looking so delicious that my mouth become full of yummy water. So I sauted that with the veggies. I hope that helps! I made this for the first time this evening and it was delish! Thank you! Thank you! Hi Marian! So glad to hear that, Kat! Will it ruin the taste if I add the Cajun packet to the sauce instead? Thank you for the feedback. Made this recipe last night and it was fantastic. I almost didnt add the tomatoes because I felt they were just for garnish but they are very much needed to add some fresh cooling flavors that help cut through the delicious cream sauce. That means if you bought large chicken breasts, slice each one in half horizontally. (: A perfect meal for a hurried weeknight! Im so happy to hear it was a hit with everyone, Angela! Ready in 30-minutes, this recipe is made with a creamy Cajun sauce and andouille chicken sausage. This meal gives me so much life! I used half and half cuz that is what I had. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. It still turned out fine. Then went forward with the rest of the recipe, again adding garlic and onion powders as well as a little shake of cayenne as I found my creole seasoning didnt have enough heat. So cant wait to test our your recipe! You can toss the chicken right in the spices. Shredded chicken in the crockpot genius! Youre welcome! Excellent recipe. I will be making this again tonight with either a different brand or scale down on Cajun. May 7, 2016 - Cajun Chicken Pasta - Chili's copycat recipe made at home with an amazingly creamy melt-in-your-mouth alfredo sauce. so easy too. So glad it was enjoyed. I opted to bake the chicken and added asparagus to the pot along with the pasta for an added veggie and it was delicious. Pinned and cant wait to try. Now pour in 1 quart of heavy cream into the skillet and let it come to a simmer. Has anyone used rotel for the diced tomatoes? When I buy free ranch, organic chicken breasts, the cooking time is about 7 minutes per side. My wife fixed this one. This was outstanding! Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. We also have left overs for lunch tomorrow! Shake to coat. Is this grated Parmesan that is in the non refrigerated section, or SHREDDED thats refrigerated? Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Will definitely make again! Adding the extra pasta water in the recipe, even if using more parmesan like we do just makes it too liquidy for us so we skip that, although adding pasta water is a good general tip in most cases. Thanks a lot! Hello- Are the tomatoes, in this recipe, peeled or unpeeled? Delicious! We even commented recently that this recipe is better than the Cajun Pasta at House of Blues (Orlando). In a skillet, saute chicken in butter until it is tender. Do you recommend any type of Cajun Seasoning? Im happy it was enjoyed. Step 2: Dredge the chicken by first dipping it in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, this should take about 10 minutes. I am a chef and no matter which way you look at it pan frying, grill pan, oven, steam etc a chicken breast cannot be done in that time. Its best reheated if you reheat sauce separate then toss pasta in. Im glad you enjoyed this recipe. Im glad your son wasnt harmed and so glad you were still able to enjoy what was left of the recipe! Youre very welcome. Read more comments/reviewsAdd comment/review. Love the look of this pasta. EVERYONE in my family loves it and raves about it. Thank you so so much for sharing this recipe and this is my family keeper . Stir everything together until the bell peppers become tender. You may need to add some more cream and stir to get the sauce back to its original creamy consistency. The next day he ate 2 more bolws of it for lunch. Definitely a keeper! Add the cajun seasoning and shake to coat thoroughly. Thanks for the recipe. I love the Chilis version and sadly my hubby can not have it due to his milk protein allergy. 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