Description
Copycat Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta is a scrumptious dish that brings the bold flavors of Southern cuisine right to your table. This homemade version features tender chicken, a rich and creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, all seasoned with zesty Cajun spices. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this pasta dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up this restaurant-quality meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons white onion, minced
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Diced Roma tomato and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add half and half, season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated. Serve topped with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg