Hi Hanna! Then cook 1 pound of penne pasta until al dente. Hi from Ireland! Thanks for sharing! strips, 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups). I have never been able to find, or make, any alfredo sauce that tastes just like Chilis (or Olive Garden). Im so glad you love my recipes. Sorry if that annoys you but its a fact. Method STEP 1 Heat the olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan or deep frying pan over a medium heat, then add the chicken, season lightly and fry for 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally until just golden all over - no need to worry about it being cooked through at this stage. In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. The cayenne gives it that reddish-orange color. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! Thank you for the recipe. Add garlic and chorizo and fry for a further two minutes, then add in sliced bell peppers. 6 minutes per side is more than enough. Surely going to try out this recipe. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, addchicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning, shaking to coat thoroughly. We prefer this dish fresh, But I bet you can prepare the recipe ahead in stages and then rehat it all before putting it together. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Stir in the sauce on medium heat just until the spinach starts to wilt and sinks into the sauce. Thank you so much for this recipe! If I double this recipe is there anything that you would do differently ? Thats so great! We link the exact cajun we use in the recipe if youd like to take a look for more specifics. And you know it tastes 10000x better! Amazing and a new family favorite! i would recommend leaving out the lemon. Would fresh spinach cook well in the sauce? Thanks a lot for sharing that with us, I hope your family will enjoy all the other recipes that you will try from my website. The timing here is simply an estimation and obviously not set in stone. I have a picky eater.. if I omit the diced tomatoes, will it affect the outcome of the recipe? I tweak the recipe a little and added some bell peppers and chili flakes and it really hit the spot! That 1-2 mins before adding parmesan should thicken the sauce up real nice; if its too thick, just add more milk. It was my go-to. As I mentioned - this recipe uses 1 pot and just 30 minutes! This dish was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making this one again! Curious(? Thats so great! I didnt have heavy cream OR half and half, so I used milk thickened with corn starch, and also added a few tablespoons of cream cheese for extra fat. Thank you for this cajun chicken pasta recipe. WoW Yummy .. Hi guys!This is our creamy cajun chicken pasta recipe. I made this for my husbands dinner. Juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm. Thanks so much for sharing! This was definitely a winner in our house! Add the olive oil. Cajun seasoning is a mixture of several different spices that you probably have in your pantry. It was delicious, easy, and fast! Its definitely one for the rotation round here! Thank you for sharing. I made my own cajun spice mix (recipe from allrecipes.com) to put on the chicken breasts. So glad you enjoyed this recipe. The spice, the cream, the butter! . Serve immediately. How to make CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA ! Drain pasta and set aside. Mix the Sauce ingredients together and set aside. My only complaint is that this recipe does not call for scallions, which I added myself, because Chilis includes them and they add some delicious flavor. Wish me luck!! !I used 1/2 can drained fire roasted tomatoes and made my own Cajun spice mix. Next time I will probably use half and half to make the sauce a little thinner but it was delicious! Hi Kim, we prefer it with the tomatoes and always recommend making the recipe as written first, but I get making adjustments picky eaters! Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer. This is so delicious for carb load day. I like pasta so much & tried many of its kind but this one was really yummy & delicious. It satisfied my Chilis craving and I think I will opt for this before paying $14/dish at Chilis. My wife fixed this one. Thank you for sharing your experience. Looks really delicious. Thank you for the review. I hope you have better results on the second attempt. I will make this again for sure! The flavors will actually develop really nicely, but the Alfredo sauce will get absorbed and become less creamy. Delicious! Finish sauce. Instead of cajun seasoning do you think I could add garlic salt, seasoning salt or pink himalayan salt to this recipe? Now its one of our favorites and I make it twice a month. Can this recipe be frozen? Shake to coat. My second round I made it with your recipe but added black pepper when spicing the chicken and added 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce. Set aside. Cook noodles and chicken together: Cover and bring to a rapid boil. Super quick and super delicious! Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. You can purchase diced tomatoes in a can at the store or use fresh tomatoes if you prefer. 6 minutes per side was just perfect for my chicken breasts (they were maybe even very slightly over). We made this the other night and everyone loved it. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, or more if desired. Made this recipe last night and it was fantastic. Also, to thicken my sauce, I used a couple tablespoons of low fat cream cheese since too much Parmesan can make a sauce too salty. Please try at home :)CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA (2/3 SERVINGS)INGREDIEN. We appreciate it! And someone in my family had better get your cookbook for this wannabe chef! I did cut up the chicken breasts into small pieces while raw and marinated in cajun spice for 2 hours. The dish was toooo salty and unbearable to eat. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat it in the oven, microwave, or on the stove. I made this last night for my husband, aunt and grandparents. Thank you!! And don't be intimidated by all the ingredients. How to make Creamy Cajun Sauce: First, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a slight simmer. This looks incredible. I find substituting a low or even Fat Free sour cream or pain yogurt does the trick. I made it with sundried tomatoes because I love them but I also topped it with the Roma tomatoes and that was super good because it was cold and juicy. Deb- Im with you and try to curb the fat in my meals as much as possible. What tomatoes do you use and how much? Coat chicken pieces in Cajun seasoning, then add the chicken to the pan and fry until sealed. Im glad your son wasnt harmed and so glad you were still able to enjoy what was left of the recipe! Youre welcome! Hi! Paul Prudhommes recipe called bronzed cajun chicken pasta green onions added! Thank you!!!!!! Set aside. Chilis copycat recipe made at home with an amazingly creamy melt-in-your-mouth alfredo sauce. Then went forward with the rest of the recipe, again adding garlic and onion powders as well as a little shake of cayenne as I found my creole seasoning didnt have enough heat. I subbed sundries tomatoes for diced tomatoes and adding some sliced sauted bell peppers to the mix. That sounds delicious! My 12 year old daughter made this today & it was Awesome. Top with tomatoes and basil. Im so happy you enjoyed that. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. I made this for my wife, she couldnt get enough, couldnt say enough great things about it. Perfection!!!! Im so glad you loved it, Liz! This has become one of our go to chicken and pasta dishes. I think it had onions and peppers in it also. Thank you for sharing! Definitely restaurant quality, it beats the heck out of a 45 minute trip into town. Thank you for sharing that with us, Carrie! You may need to add some more cream and stir to get the sauce back to its original creamy consistency. So glad this one made it to your weekly rotation. Pretty easy although my sauce didnt thicken up as much as I thought it might. Add diced tomatoes and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens noticeably (15-18 minutes). We invite you to join us on our blogging journey! This was good & the whole family enjoyed it. hands down my favorite recipe, sooooo good! Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet, and cook the chicken in batches over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes per side. All three of my picky children enjoyed this meal. I am always tempted by the color and eye appeal of your recipe long before the taste reaches my lips! Love it! In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Methods for optimal food storage and shelf life should be based on good judgment and what you are personally comfortable with. Of course! Is this okay as leftovers? Thanks for sharing . 2 teaspoons salt,2 teaspoons garlic powder,2 1/2 teaspoons paprika,1 teaspoon ground black pepper,1 teaspoon onion powder,1 teaspoon cayenne pepper,1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano,1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme,1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less optional) . As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. Hope that helps, Coeba! added some nice flavor. Thanks for the great recipe . Especially if pounded to even thickness. Prepare the cream sauce. Im so glad you loved it. I made my own Cajun seasoning and the amount of heat was perfect. I added shrimp and this is now on the Keeper list!! Yum! What kind of cream is this recipe asking for. (Mostly because he keeps saying, Honey, can you make that pasta again?) I also recommended the pasta to my mother who made it. Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2 thinner slices. Thanks a lot for your good comments and feedback. It was absolutely delicious! I used a can of Rotel for diced tomatoes and the kids loved it . Delicious! Does it matter what kind ? Thanks in advance! Hi Jamie, I used fresh diced tomatoes. Made this one tonight but instead of doing a full cup of heavy cream I did about half cream and half soy milk and changed out the tomatoes for broccoli and spinach bc my boyfriend doesnt like tomatoes. Been making this dish since the 70s. . I love all of your recipes and its a bonus when they freeze well for a quick weeknight meal! Made this on Wednesday because I KNEW my picky husband and daughter would love it! So I just continue adding parmesan cheese and it thickens up. Excellent recipe. Pinned and cant wait to try. But I wanted you to know that I love the section on your site where you list ingredients so that I can cook a Damn Delicious meal with on-hand ingredients! Hi Caroline, Thank you for sharing your feedback. This looks delicious but the instructions include diced tomatoes and I dont see any in the picture. Love your new blog design, by the way! THIS RECIPE WAS PHENOMENAL! Another great recipe. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, salt, and pepper. How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta: Prep the Chicken: Rinse the chicken in water and put in a Tupperware container or large resealable bag. This is really easy and wonderful. Hi Traci! I love cajun flavor and would love to make it as is but some family members do not care for cajun flavor. it was so good. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Yes, thats correct. Thanks so much, Stacie! my whole family loved it. This is so good! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! Should canned, drained diced tomatoes be used in this recipe. Thank you for sharing this mouth watering recipe !! Im considering making this for a party. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for sharing! Set aside and let it rest for 10 minutes, then cut into strips. In a large skillet, add the butter. Could you use half heavy cream and half 2% milk with some flour to help with calories? Scrape shrimp and juices into a bowl. Keep posting such a good posts so that i can also cook and serve good food in my family. Ive always loved this dish at Chilis. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Or even use all milk with flour. Hi Amelia! Your videos are awesome. Ive made this pasta once a week for three weeks in a row now. Once cooked, set aside to keep warm. Brown the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet. Hello Chungah, great recipe! Secrets, tips and recipes to make more with your Air Fryer! After I went to bed my son told me he ate 2 more bowls while doing homework. Ive made this several times. Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Thank you for sharing!!!! Way better than the Chilis version, IMO . Doubled it and there were no leftovers! Im so happy you enjoyed it, Suezann! The sauce was amazingly delicious as well, considering how simple it was to make. This pasta was absolutely delicious! Everyone loved it! I was wondering if this could be prepped or prepared and frozen? We will definitely make it again! This is my go-to meal at Chilis. Looks great!! Freeze: You can store this pasta in the freezer in an airtight container for 3-6 months. Im printing this one out and thinking of maybe adding some sriracha to it! Its a combination of black pepper, onion powder, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and some red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Repeat until the chicken is cooked through and browned in spots, about 4 minutes total. Preheat olive oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Thank you for sharing. It was asolutely delicious! Add in the tinned tomatoes and the cream and stir in the remaining tablespoon of Cajun spice. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces 2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 small. I will have to look into it. Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I only had a cup of heavy cream so I added about a cup of sour cream and it worked out great! Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. I also felt like the recipe needed more sauce. Just that tiny bit gives such an amazing flavor without being lemony. I love your recipes. The only part Ive had issues with when making is the sauce not getting thick. Thank you for sharing. I would use the seasonings to your taste preference. Thank you so much for the huge compliment Kelly! The kids ask almost weekly when will I make it again! Ok, I guess I also ignore the measure the parmesan and probably wind up with closer to a cup of parmesan. Creamy pasta with pieces of tender and juicy cajun flavored chicken in the most delicious homemade cajun sauce. I also brined the chicken for about 45 minutes before cooking and it made it extra juicy and tender. I added fresh broccoli from the garden (steamed in the microwave for 3 minutes). This Was Incredible !!!! Thanks for sharing such tasty recipe with us . Thanks for sharing this delicious post!.. Thanks for the wonderful recipe! Making a second one tonight with shimp. The ingredients listed on the product are: INGREDIENTS: Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Garlic I hope that helps! Instructions. My Family loves it everytime I make it Thank you so much for this recipe!! I made this last night over gf noodles for me and wheat ones for my husband. just to give this dish some flavour. Thanks, Tisha! However, when I made it he instantly loved it. I used your recipe exactly and she loved it! Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. I needed a Cajun alternative to a Jamaican jerk chicken pasta since I couldnt get my hands on the right seasoning. So glad it was enjoyed. We moved out to the country and take-out is a thing of the past. Any chance you can make this as a casserole? My only critique would be the 1/2 tsp lemon zest was a bit too much. If you used a microwave, in my opinion it will not re-heat well. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Next time I will try 2 cups half and half (or heavy cream), 1/2 to 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan, double the lemon zest, and Ill add some Cajun seasoning to the sauce too. This Cajun pasta recipe is a wonderful one pan dinner option! I was simply asking and trying to help troubleshoot if I could, thats it. My husband can not eat dairy. Hi Jan, yes, it has salt in it. I make extra sauce and add an extra chicken breast as my husband insists I cook a serving for his lunch the following day! I think it pulled forward an old link for the Cajun Seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Hi Roy! Whisk in flour and then gradually stir in half and half or unsweetened almond milk mixture. If you experiment, I hope you love it! I cant do much spice, so I will modify this with less cayenne and red pepper. It was a creamy cajun pasta with shrimp and chicken. Cajun cooking combines French, Southern, and other influences. Cut chicken breast into strips. Add pasta and cheese. Sounds so good! This dish is awesome as a leftover too. This was an absolute hit at our house. Im so glad it was a hit. So glad it was enjoyed. Like many Cajun dishes, this starts with the classic base of yellow onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Hi , Im just curious what type of brand did you use for Heavy Cream ? Thank you for sharing. Perfect texture to my liking. I love Chilis Cajun chicken pasta! I used a Swiss/gruyere blend and more lemon zest. Im making this tonight! Step 2: Dredge the chicken by first dipping it in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture. Thank you. Lol but a serious question!! Your sight is one of my favorites. Lol, A perfect meal for a hurried weeknight! Thanks for this! My husband loves Chilis Cajun chicken pasta. Save the remaining of the seasoning for pasta. I did taper down the cajun coz of toddlers but we all loved it! 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