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Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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30 min
30 minCopycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
what you need
Ingredients
pastaGrains340 g
salt (for the pasta water)Spices18 g
chicken breastMeat2 pieces
cajun seasoning (divided)Spices12 g
black pepperSpices1 g
oilPantry10 ml
butterDairy28 g
garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
diced tomatoesProduce180 g
heavy creamDairy300 ml
parmesan (grated)Dairy50 g
parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce5 g
per serving
Nutrition
606kcal
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Proteins
- 26 g
- Fat
- 26 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Frying pan
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Boil the pasta
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, drain, and cover.
- Step 2
Season and sear the chicken
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and cajun seasoning.
- Sear in oil until cooked through, then slice and cover.
- Step 3
Start the sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Step 4
Finish the sauce
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt, pepper and cajun seasoning.
- Finish with parmesan and simmer.
- Step 5
Combine pasta and chicken
- Add the pasta and sliced chicken back to the sauce.
- Toss to coat, thinning with pasta water if needed.
- Step 6
Garnish and serve
- Plate the pasta and layer in the chicken.
- Finish with parmesan and parsley, then serve hot.