Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Copycat Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta, a dish that brings restaurant-quality comfort to your kitchen. This delightful pasta features tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, enveloped in a luscious cream sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. With just one skillet needed for preparation, you’ll enjoy this delicious meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp 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 on both sides.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat; brown chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, then keep warm.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Stir in half and half, season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently. Mix in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet; toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve topped with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg