Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun chicken pasta is a Chili's copycat recipe that's made with grilled Cajun chicken breast served over creamy pasta, then finished off with fresh tomatoes. An easy dinner that tastes even better than the restaurant version!

Course Main

Cuisine Cajun

Keyword cajun chicken pasta, Chili's copycat recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings

Calories 588kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning plus more for garnish
10 ounces penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and season on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet to medium high heat.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Cut the chicken into slices.
While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
In small pot, combine the heavy cream, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes.
Stir the parmesan cheese into the sauce, cook until melted.
Toss the pasta with the sauce and arrange the chicken on top. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, tomatoes, green onions and shredded parmesan, then serve.

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