Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Copycat Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta, a dish that combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked pasta in a spicy Cajun sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe brings restaurant-quality comfort food right to your dining table, making it ideal for family dinners or special occasions. With its bold flavors and delightful creaminess, this dish is sure to impress everyone, from kids to adults. Prepare it in under 30 minutes, and enjoy a satisfying meal that evokes the vibrant taste of Southern cuisine.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Diced Roma tomato and chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned on both sides; set aside.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add half and half, season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg