Ingredients for Bayou Pasta With Chicken Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Unsalted Butter
- All Purpose Flour
- Half And Half
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt And Pepper
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Cayenne Pepper
- Vegetable Oil
- Roma Tomatoes
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How to Make Bayou Pasta With Chicken Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens (about 6 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub evenly with Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken and chopped tomatoes. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
76g
Carbs
24g
