Ok, I guess I also ignore the measure the parmesan and probably wind up with closer to a cup of parmesan. Flip the chicken over. Im so glad you love this recipe. What Ingredients Do I Need For Cajun Chicken Pasta For this recipe, you will need: Penne Olive oil Chicken breast Cajun seasoning Salt & pepper Smoked sausage ( andouille or chorizo would be great) Garlic Fresh parsley Half & half ( half milk, half cream- 10% MF) Parmesan cheese You can honestly use any shape of pasta you want for this recipe! I would love to add it for the extra nutrients, but only if it will not affect the flavor too much. Can I make this without the chicken? Juicy, Thats wonderful! Another great go to recipe. I cooked a cupple of your recipes so far and you just hit the top of my favourite recipe-blog-list. Pasta is almost daily on the menu in my family and the children can never have enough of it! Looks wonderfulI am making this to take to a sick friend for her familyhow would you suggest it should be re:heated? This recipe was so good! What would be good? Could you use half heavy cream and half 2% milk with some flour to help with calories? In a small bowl, add paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; stir to combine. What wine would you pair with this? She and my father liked it was well. I cant do much spice, so I will modify this with less cayenne and red pepper. This may sound funny, but as much as it tasted like Chilis dish the first night;the left over the next day tasted exactly like it. Soooo good!!!! You can simply double the recipe and adjust cooking time as needed. Add pasta and cheese. Recipe looks delicious. But I wanted you to know that I love the section on your site where you list ingredients so that I can cook a Damn Delicious meal with on-hand ingredients! Even my kids liked it and that is saying something! And that vegetable-filled Alfredo sauce yum! This was amazing!!! Im so happy you enjoyed that. Damn Delicious. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Add the uncooked pasta, milk, and broth. Thanks so much! Hi Julie, technically you can use any chicken. I substitute spaghetti squash instead of the pasta to cut back on carbs. Ive come here with family on many occasions and I might have had my first real date here. Lemon was the first thing we could taste. This Was Incredible !!!! Thanks so much for sharing! The dish was toooo salty and unbearable to eat. Ive made this pasta once a week for three weeks in a row now. Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer. Thank you for sharing. I love this! The first time I made this I love it so much I make it either every week now or every other week! Hi Riley! Made this dish last night and it was AMAZING. Season with cajun seasoning (about 1-2 teaspoons). Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Its a quick and easy meal thats perfect for weeknights! And Im currently following WW and it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be and made it work for my day! Simmer until thickened a bit. How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta: Prep the Chicken: Rinse the chicken in water and put in a Tupperware container or large resealable bag. YUMMY!!! How to make Creamy Cajun Sauce: First, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a slight simmer. Dont sleep on this one! If I leave out the lemon zest, will it still be yummy? I have a picky eater.. if I omit the diced tomatoes, will it affect the outcome of the recipe? Will give it a try today. Thank you so much for this recipe! Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until lightly browned but not yet cooked all the way through. I am VERY new to cooking and I was surprised at how easy this pasta was to make (: Thank you so much for the awesome recipe! This has become one of our go to chicken and pasta dishes. This was outstanding! Hey David , the recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. I ate it. Your sight is one of my favorites. Sooooooooo Damn Delicious! 30-Minute Meals, American, Chicken and Poultry, Cuisine, Dinner Recipes, Pasta & Rice, Your email address will not be published. I used a combination of half & half and heavy cream because its what I had. Ive made this several times. Delish dish. My husband can not eat dairy. Thanks Chungah, I have tried countless recipes of yours, and they have become favorites in our house, bravo! Served over zoodles for my daughter and myself and linguine for my husband, Just made This recipe. If you used a microwave, in my opinion it will not re-heat well. This recipe is amazing! Thank you! So goood!!!! I will have to look into it. Made this tonight and it was amazing!!! A million thank-yous for this recipe, because it is PERFECT! Thanks for the recipe! Thank you for sharing. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. The lemon zest made a huge difference! 1. Add chicken broth + pasta. Like many Cajun dishes, this starts with the classic base of yellow onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. We had this over zucchini noodles! Maybe that is why? Slice and season the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts. Finally, the next time I do this I think Im going to use crawfish tails. Cook the Onion: While the pasta is cooking, add the butter, olive oil and onion to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. However, when I made it he instantly loved it. Cut the chicken into slices. The cayenne gives it that reddish-orange color. I just am in love this recipe will be in my rotation of recipes as long as I live. Chili's copycat recipe made at home with an amazingly creamy melt-in-your-mouth alfredo sauce. I didnt only used a Tablespoon of cajun seasoning because some dont like it spicy and it was perfect. My 16 year old niece got the recipe from me and she makes it regularly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. Great dish just added buffalo sauce for spice a little jalapeo and mushrooms! Wipe out the pasta pot, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Much better the the local restaurants versions. This dish is awesome as a leftover too. This looks incredible. In the same pot set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, chicken, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning. It was such an easy recipe and my entire family loved it! Hi Tracy, Im glad you love this recipe. Hi Mandi! Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta, then add chicken broth. Stir to coat the chicken with spices. This looks absolutely delicious, would love to try it out some time soon. Thank you! Hi Rita! . 2. Lol quite insulting to insinuate that. Absolutely delicious! Im so happy you enjoyed that. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey! Obviously if David is a chef he would understand that! It is a huge hit with the kids! What Cajun seasoning did you use to get such a low sodium per serving? Thank you for sharing, Rhi! I tasted it as well and had to try hard to limit my portion! Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine. It fed both of us plus left overs. Works with shrimp too, always a favorite when we have dinner guests. Remove mushrooms from the pan to make room for sauce. The timing here is simply an estimation and obviously not set in stone. Thank you for your feedback and review. Add chicken to the pan with the peppers. I did add some of the Cajun seasoning to the sauce as well as someone suggested. It was asolutely delicious! Youre very welcome. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat it in the oven, microwave, or on the stove. This pasta is a little spicy, creamy, and full of flavor. And don't be intimidated by all the ingredients. I made enough for 2 as directed. The recipe ordering and quantity on seasoning is a bit tough following however much chicken, just season it on both sides as youd season a steak (vs the 1TBSP or whatever called out), and keep 1/2TBSP to add to the sauce mix step later. I have made this several times and its amazing! My kids even loved it. Simple yet so tasty & creamy! Allow to simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Add chicken to the hot pan and cook until browned. my whole family loved it. The added broth & wine made the sauce less gooey. In a large saut pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Thank you! I made this the other night and it was soooo good! My second round I made it with your recipe but added black pepper when spicing the chicken and added 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the sauce. I sauteed the breasts in the olive oil. Its definitely one for the rotation round here! Is this the same in your house? Season each side and dredge it in flour. Let me know how it turns out, and I hope you enjoy this recipe! Next in goes dried pasta shapes (I use rigatoni), tinned tomatoes and chicken stock. I even impressed my Cajun neighbors with it! I made this for my wife, she couldnt get enough, couldnt say enough great things about it. Ive made this before and it was delicious!!! And you know it tastes 10000x better! Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm. Hi Shae, we always prefer using fresh ingredients but that will work too! Made this for my bf and he loved it! Add shrimp and spread into an even layer. Also, to thicken my sauce, I used a couple tablespoons of low fat cream cheese since too much Parmesan can make a sauce too salty. Season to taste if needed. We are going to be 8 adults and I am not sure how many servings I should go with. So I just continue adding parmesan cheese and it thickens up. Throw in some spices, extra pepper, and smoky sausage, and you'll have such a hearty and colorful dinner. I even made it while entertaining family and they loved it. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken back to the pan. My picky son and entire family loves it so we have it like once a week. You can substitute half and half, Alex. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Delicious recipe! This looks lovely this dish is really balanced but its delicious as well! , Absolutely loved it!! I hope that helps! I would love to try this out every week ! !I used 1/2 can drained fire roasted tomatoes and made my own Cajun spice mix. This was good & the whole family enjoyed it. Do you recommend any type of Cajun Seasoning? If I double this recipe is there anything that you would do differently ? It will last for 4-5 days. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces cup low-sodium chicken broth 15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 can 4 ounces cream cheese brick, room temperature and cut into small cubes 1 cup heavy cream 3 green onions chopped Instructions Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Works every time . Looks great!! My whole life I thought old bay seasoning was Cajun seasoning. Mix the boneless chicken with a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning in a bowl. This is delicious! Only change I made was to put some nice carmelized onion slices in before adding the tomatoes garlic, etc. I will be making this again, the flavors are so good. Instructions. And he said this may be my best dish I cooked. All you need is a slice of Focaccia Bread to soak up the creamy sauce, plus a simple Caesar Salad for a memorable pasta night. Im so happy to hear it was a hit with everyone, Angela! I will make this again for sure! Ive made these several times and the family loves this dish. Reseal bag and shake thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated. Id literally go there just for this. We rotate making this with chicken or shrimp. Thank you!! Thank you for sharing. Definitely will make again and would suggest to anyone. Alot of recipes I try out from Facebook are ok, but this is definitely a keeper. Itll help thicken the sauce, Super good!! ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. I wouldnt change a thing . Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and sprinkle in cajun seasoning. Im glad so glad it was a hit. . I started marinating the chicken a couple days before with the cajun spices. This dish will definitely be added to my rotation I hope this helps! Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and sautee onions until translucent. Definitely restaurant quality, it beats the heck out of a 45 minute trip into town. That wayyou can have date night with the same restaurant-quality at home, in sweats, binge-watching Netflix. Already asking when is the next time Im going to make it again. Thank you for sharing!!!! Excellent recipe. Thanks for the recipe! I used Mrs. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. Thanks so much! Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. I made it keto friendly by serving it over fresh spinach as well. Going to try the chicken grilled next time now that its getting warm. I followed the instructions the first 2 times and then the 3rd time I only did Cajun chicken but didnt add the Cajun to the sauce and threw in two handfuls of spinach and that was incredible as well ! Will definitely be adding to my dinner meals rotation!! Were happy to know that you loved this recipe a lot. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. We put it over Spaghetti squash! Spoon the chicken onto a plate. 1 tablespoon olive oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil (swap one tablespoon butter if you prefer) 1 small white onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced (or teaspoon garlic powder) 1 pound chicken breast (approximately 2 medium chicken breasts), cut into bite size pieces or thin chicken strips Very good! While at the cabin this week, I mistakenly bought 2% milk instead of cream but added plain yoghurt and it thickened up and was still delicious! Thats wonderful! I made a small addition with 2 cups baby spinach and used julienned Roma tomatoes. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After I went to bed my son told me he ate 2 more bowls while doing homework. I am making this for my partners 30th. Hi Lindsey, while I havent tried that, several of my readers reported great results using spinach! I do mine on the stovetop with a little added milk and on the lowest setting. We now eat it once a week! Do you happen to know how many carbs are in 1 serving? I bought one, but the brand I got was too spicey. This meal gives me so much life! I think you have done an excellent job with the Cajun theme. Were so happy to know this! Step 2: Dredge the chicken by first dipping it in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and finally in the bread crumb mixture. Thats wonderful. so easy too. Question. How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta Cook Pasta - boil in a pot of salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions. In case anyone is wondering, this recipe tastes delicious with old bay seasoning. Go to the store the sauce is amazing. I Added a handful of baby spinach in addition to the tomato and it was delicious. This looks incredible! very interested in making this! This kicked-up cajun chicken pasta recipe is a family favorite and my most requested dish. It was great fresh, I had it for lunch but not so good reheated. Hi Karen! Half and half would be a great substitute. Yes, thats correct. Now pour in 1 quart of heavy cream into the skillet and let it come to a simmer. I had to add garlic powder, paprika, salt, etc. I had a pasta craving so I made this last night. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. I love Chilis Cajun chicken pasta! Thanks so much! We appreciate it! Boiled chicken doesnt taste the same as a grilled/seared chicken, and grilled chicken gives a bit of a smoky flavor. Just made this Dish, it was very very good. Think next time will make it with shrimp. After the first time I made this, my husband and kids loved it. This chicken pasta looks absolutely amazing and the fact that its prepared in under 30 minutes makes it even better! Add of the cooked chicken (sliced into small strips) and half the bacon (already cooked and drained of fat). Hi Kim, we prefer it with the tomatoes and always recommend making the recipe as written first, but I get making adjustments picky eaters! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, LaBrilia! . Then add the green onions, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Great recipe. Would love to make this, it sounds so good!! Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. I liked this recipe very much. Freeze: You can store this pasta in the freezer in an airtight container for 3-6 months. This is so good! Thanks. This looks really good. Ive linked it HERE. Easy to make and taste almost identical to Chilis! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. The flavor is spot on, a great dish. Made this today and it was so good!!! Even my son liked it and the best part was I had everything in my kitchen already, I used can tomatoes, which were great and penne pasta, perfect, my now go to dish. Thank you for this recipe. It makes a good amount too and very filling. It was delicious and tasted just like Chilis. added some nice flavor. Continue whisking for 2 minutes or until sauce starts to slightly thicken and comes to a boil. Easy and delicious!!! Perfect texture to my liking. Great idea with the spinach, always looking to sneak that in to meals . I used whatever Cajun I had on hand without giving it too much thought. Hi Robin! You may need more cajun seasoning to mask some of that taste. We made this the other night and everyone loved it. It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. Once the cooked chicken is cooled, cut it up into small cubes and set is aside. My only critique would be the 1/2 tsp lemon zest was a bit too much. While pasta is cooking, add the Oven Roasted Diced Chicken to a large skillet and season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Staub? 3. It really did taste like Chilis! I had to toss. He started chopping up the chicken before cooking so we didnt cook it as a whole breast. Thats wonderful, Jennifer! I like pasta so much & tried many of its kind but this one was really yummy & delicious. This is super easy and SOOO delish! I have made this several times. This looks so yummy, and I love the idea of the Cajun spices! The Cajun seasoning linked in the recipe would be 1240mg per tsp. A beautiful dish, and I am sure just as creamy and tasty. Add diced tomatoes and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens noticeably (15-18 minutes). Cajun Chicken is the best!! Nice job Chungah. Im so glad you loved the recipe. Hi Sara! Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Made this tonight and my husband said man, this lady knows her shit. So good!! I used your recipe exactly and she loved it! Natasha, this recipe is so DELICIOUS!!!! I cant see why this would be any different, but I just thought I would ask! I have tried a lot of your recipes since coming across one by chance and let me say I dont think Ive come across a disappointing one yet!!! Sounds good, I bet that will work just fine! Hi Tonya! I would definitely double it. This sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This was delicious! I think that makes everything even better. My husband and I made this tonight and followed it exactly except I didnt have fresh parm (just the stuff in the jar and did half cup instead). Your videos are awesome. Does the Cajun seasoning have salt in it? Great recipe. And indulgent, satisfying meal. I made this last night for my husband, aunt and grandparents. Do you use fresh tomatoes or canned? So glad it was enjoyed. If you are able to get it.red peppet(cayenne) works great, This looks delicious! Hello- Are the tomatoes, in this recipe, peeled or unpeeled? Remove from the heat. Reduce noodles by 1/2 (to lower carbs) and add 8oz steamed broccoli or green beans to the sauce along w/ noodles. Omg, this was sooo good! You will love all the flavors from the dish and it comes together in under 30 minutes so its perfect for busy weeknights. WoW Yummy .. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning divided 1 medium sweet onion diced 1 medium green bell pepper diced 2 cloves garlic minced 8 ounces penne pasta 2 cups chicken broth 14.5 ounces canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes drained 3/4 cups half and half 2 ounces cream cheese So let me start off by saying that this is my favorite meal at Chilis Ive looked for copycats recipes but just never found one that seemed close. Simply in love with pasta. Thanks for sharing . Cant wait to try more . I just tried this recipe and it was delicious. So good there were no leftovers after the fam and I were done! Juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165F on a thermometer. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, LeeAnn! That is the best when kids (and family )love what we moms make. We love recreating our favorite recipes and this copycat recipe for Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is going to become a family favorite! Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. I had the lemon because of the lemon zest. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. This looks absolutely delicious. Thank you for the feedback. Maybe a little extra lemon zest & cajun seasoning in the sauce. The only thing I did differently was substitute lemon juice for the zest, and grilled the chicken. Looking great and tasty toooo! Coat chicken pieces in Cajun seasoning, then add the chicken to the pan and fry until sealed. I will definitely be making it again!! Meanwhile, combine 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper in a zippered bag. Adding the extra pasta water in the recipe, even if using more parmesan like we do just makes it too liquidy for us so we skip that, although adding pasta water is a good general tip in most cases. Substitutions may hinder the recipe outcome. I love this recipe! 4. Im so sorry to hear about your floor. Thanks so much for sharing your version of this! Hi Amelia! I cant eat tomatoes. My whole family loved this including my picky daughter. directions Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Thank you. Can you use milk to the mixture? You use tenderizer hammer to flatten thicker part of chicken breast. We always allow for/make for leftovers, so full box/16oz of pasta. Thanks for sharing, Tammy! This is really easy and wonderful. Finish sauce. I cant get enough, simply mouth watering!!! Thanks for sharing! Soooo good. However, it will taste different. If so, how would you recommend do so? Next time I will probably use half and half to make the sauce a little thinner but it was delicious! Im so glad you loved it. Save the remaining of the seasoning for pasta. This was absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! There are actually many easy DIY cajun seasoning recipes available online. Thank you for sharing your experience. This recipe is AMAZING. I made it with sundried tomatoes because I love them but I also topped it with the Roma tomatoes and that was super good because it was cold and juicy. Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. This pasta made me feel like I could be a chef in a expensive restaurant! Your blog is awesome! This dish never fails and is a family favourite. Amazing and a new family favorite! This is so delicious for carb load day. Delicious! Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Definitely a favorite in our house. Been making this dish since the 70s. Thanks Sprinkle with cheese. Whenever pasta is on the menu, my family is happy. I am a chef and no matter which way you look at it pan frying, grill pan, oven, steam etc a chicken breast cannot be done in that time. Add chicken and saute for 2 min until lightly cooked. Add the Parmesan cheese and remaining spices. I used a can of Rotel for diced tomatoes and the kids loved it . 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves. I dont really understand why. Dont know what I was waiting for, it was fantastic and easy to make. Hi Vickie, that could be the case because I dont usually recommend substituting the ingredients. Sauted those until soft, added the garlic, and a drained can of rotell. Add garlic stir to combine until fragrant, about 30 seconds. My husband doesnt usually like any kind of pasta, but he ate 2 servings! The only part of this recipe that I would remake is pounding the chicken breast before cooking. Thanks for all your amazing recipes. Hi from Ireland! This will be making it into our rotation! We used shrimp tonight instead of chicken. Prepare Chicken - Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a saucepan, pound the chicken breasts into an even thickness and season both sides with cajun seasoning. Add the olive oil. Thank you for the wonderful feedback. Happy to hear that, Jill! I was really pleased with the outcome! I hope that helps! Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. This is my very favorite pasta dish and this recipe was spot on and super easy! Another great recipe. Ive been making this about once a week or so for years. I made my own cajun spice mix (recipe from allrecipes.com) to put on the chicken breasts. Thanks for sharing this delicious post!.. Since I am just one it made one very tasty meal that yearned for mushrooms that I didnt have. I did cut up the chicken breasts into small pieces while raw and marinated in cajun spice for 2 hours. . My entire family absolutely LOVES it! Cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Now you cake cook the chicken or a skillet, on the grill, or even in the oven. All three of my picky children enjoyed this meal. Cajun chicken pasta is easy and delicious. I find substituting a low or even Fat Free sour cream or pain yogurt does the trick. Hi Marge, I have not tested any dairy-free alternative to advise. Definitely a keeper.. There are alot of vegan alternatives to cheese, or you could use nutritional yeast, and I would sub in either almond milk or oat milk! Creamy pasta with pieces of tender and juicy cajun flavored chicken in the most delicious homemade cajun sauce. So glad it was loved, Emily! Im making this tonight! Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The ingredients listed on the product are: INGREDIENTS: Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Garlic I hope that helps! I used Rotel tomatoes and had some extra spinach that I added. I am so looking forward to making this dish later in the week. My family loved this and we will definitely make it again! Ive made this dish twice, now, and the kids loved it. Pour in the chicken broth, and stir to fully combine. But I only have chicken tenderloins, would that work in place of the chicken breasts? My family loved it. Today. Any good suggestions? Im glad you loved the recipe. Thank you! I sear my chicken in butter instead of oil. Cook pasta to al dente and set aside. I was sort of wishing Id cooked the scallionsa little so next time Ill add them to the dish earlier. heres what they said: Wow! * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. How did you reheat it? Learn more Natasha's top tips to unleash your inner chef! Made tonight for dinner and it was awesome! This looks delicious but the instructions include diced tomatoes and I dont see any in the picture. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add parmesan cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Have tried the chicken in strips, in chunks, etc., and wound up going with cut into strips, then half or third, but also add them in last, or a good chunk of the nicely browsed seasoning washes off the chickenso warm up the (6-8 cloves oops, another minor change) garlic and butter, add tomatoes and then add the cream and parmesan, then the pasta and mix, and only then add the chickenor lay it on top. 2 Tbs of seasoning divided by 6 servings is 1 tsp. Ive always loved this dish at Chilis. And combo of chicken to the pasta adds a different flavor to it. I wish I had added more! That turned it into 3 meals! Im so glad you love my recipes. I think it pulled forward an old link for the Cajun Seasoning. We appreciate that you will be sharing my blog with others and I hope they love the recipes too! Thats great! My husband loves Chilis Cajun chicken pasta. Sounds so good! Hi Jessica, you can make your own! I will definitely be making this over and over again! Shake to coat. of pasta and there was still plenty of sauce. Drain. So glad it was enjoyed. Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta | How To Make Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients The Secret To Make A Delicious Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe | 30 Minute Meal Island Vibe Cooking Cheeseburger. I also felt like the recipe needed more sauce. Hi Christine, it will be less creamy and may struggle to thicken as a full-fat heavy whipping cream, but that should still work! Here are some great ways to serve Cajun Chicken Pasta: Make ahead: You can prepare this dish ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter thinner but it was soooo good!!!!! Ok, but he ate 2 servings al dente, 8 to 10 minutes dish was salty! The instructions include diced tomatoes and the kids loved it but only if it will not re-heat.! 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