Saturday, February 1, 2014

Chili's Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

I love this dish when we go out, so I thought we could give it a try.  It tasted so good.  Not exactly the "real" thing but so yummy!  We didn't have a tomato, but that is the only thing missing.  Enjoy!

Chili's Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta
Recipe by: Six Sisters' Stuff
8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
4 Tablespoons butter
3 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Cook penne pasta according to directions on the box.  Drain pasta and set aside.  Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle in cajun seasoning.  Reseal bag and shake thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.  In a large skillet, saute chicken breasts in 2 Tablespoons of butter, over medium heat, turning occasionally until cooked through.  In a separate skillet, combine half and half, 2 Tablespoons butter, lemon pepper, salt, black pepper and garlic powder over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat when cream mixture starts to bubble.  Pour cream sauce over cooked noodles.  Slice chicken breasts into strips.  Serve pasta on serving plates, top with chicken breast strips, and sprinkle on diced tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.

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