Name: Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 box penne -; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin cut) -; 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning -; 3 tbsp. butter, divided -; 1 pt. half-and-half -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/3 c. plus 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan -; 1 diced tomato -; 1 tsp. sliced flat-leaf parsley -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta

1. 1/2 box penne -

2. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin cut) -

3. 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning -

4. 3 tbsp. butter, divided -

5. 1 pt. half-and-half -

6. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -

7. Kosher salt -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 1/3 c. plus 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan -

10. 1 diced tomato -

11. 1 tsp. sliced flat-leaf parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta

1. Stage

Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Stage

Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

3. Stage

Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, along with half-and-half, garlic powder, salt and pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until combined and remove from heat.

4. Stage

Toss pasta in sauce and divide onto two plates (there will be some leftover). Slice chicken and place atop pasta. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan, diced tomatoes and parsley and serve.