Name: Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta Remix (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 lb Penne pasta; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese-grated; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 Bell pepper-diced (any color); 1/2 Onion-diced

Recipe tier

A simplified, home-style version of the popular Chili’s pasta dish, focusing on readily available ingredients and straightforward preparation.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 13

Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Cajun seasoning
Pasta
1 lb 454 g Penne pasta
Sauce
cup 120 mL Heavy cream
cup 60 mL Parmesan cheese-grated
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Paprika
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
Salt To taste
Black pepper To taste
Vegetables
1 1 medium Bell pepper-diced (any color)
1 medium Onion-diced

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Instructions

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Season Chicken with Cajun seasoning.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook Chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
In the same skillet, sauté Vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Add Butter to the skillet and melt. Whisk in Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Garlic powder, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Salt, and Black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
Add cooked pasta and sliced Chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat.
Serve immediately.