Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta

Serve up a spicy dinner with this hot and creamy linguini tossed with chicken strips sautéed with Cajun seasoning.

Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta is a beloved dish that showcases the bold and zesty flavors of Cajun cuisine. This pasta dish is a favorite among fans of Chili’s, known for its delicious Tex-Mex and American-style cuisine.

The Cajun Chicken Pasta at Chili’s features tender strips of boneless, skinless chicken breast that have been coated in Cajun seasoning. This seasoning blend, with its combination of herbs, spices, and a hint of heat, adds a distinctive and robust flavor to the chicken. The Cajun seasoning infuses the dish with a delightful blend of smoky, savory, and slightly spicy notes.

The seasoned chicken is then cooked in a skillet with butter or margarine until it is perfectly tender and flavorful. The addition of butter or margarine enhances the richness of the dish, providing a luscious and velvety texture.

To create a creamy and flavorful sauce, Chili’s combines heavy cream with dried basil, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The heavy cream adds a luxurious and smooth consistency to the sauce, while the herbs and seasonings contribute depth and complexity to the overall flavor profile.

Once the sauce has thickened slightly, the cooked linguine or fettuccine is added to the skillet and tossed with the chicken and creamy sauce. This step ensures that the pasta is coated evenly with the flavors of the Cajun seasoning and the creamy sauce, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

To add a finishing touch, Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta is garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, which adds a salty and nutty flavor that complements the dish beautifully.

The combination of seasoned chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta makes Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta a satisfying and indulgent meal option. The Cajun flavors add a spicy and bold twist to a classic pasta dish, creating a delightful fusion of American and Cajun cuisines.

Whether you’re a fan of spicy food or simply looking for a comforting and flavorful pasta dish, Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

SERVES: 2

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1-2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 ounces cooked linguine or fettuccine
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the chicken strips and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Rub and shake the bag to coat the chicken well with the seasoning.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine. Add the coated chicken strips to the skillet and sauté them for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Reduce the heat to low.
3. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the chicken and add the dried basil, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir the mixture continuously for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Add the cooked linguine or fettuccine to the skillet and toss it with the chicken and creamy sauce. Heat the mixture for another 5 minutes to ensure everything is warmed through.
5. Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese according to your preference.
6. Serve the Cajun Chicken Pasta while it is still warm and enjoy the creamy and flavorful combination of seasoned chicken and pasta.