Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent. WoW Yummy .. Hi! The spice, the cream, the butter! 6 minutes per side is more than enough. Reduce heat to low and pour in the cream sauce, stir while it thickens, about 1 minute. They both were skeptical at first but their plates were finished in minutes and they went back for seconds, AND requested it for next week already. Thanks for sharing . I have a picky eater.. if I omit the diced tomatoes, will it affect the outcome of the recipe? Only change I made was to put some nice carmelized onion slices in before adding the tomatoes garlic, etc. Definitely a keeper.. Im glad so glad it was a hit. Delicious. EXCELLENT!!! Dont sleep on this one! Im so glad you loved it. I used shredded Mexican cheese because I forgot the parmesan. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Great, creamy dish though with lots of flavour. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Im so happy to hear it was a hit with everyone, Angela! . Cant wait to try more . Melt the butter and add the garlic. Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. Add the bell peppers and saut until soft, then add the garlic and cook . In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. The only addition is flour to thicken the cream sauce, 2-3 Tblsp. Personally I dont like the taste of boiled chicken. I usually double sauce and I rarely have lemon on hand so omit it and it taste just fine! Ive used this recipe before but I decided to make a few additions. Or would it taste okay without? Hi Micah! The flavor cant be beat! Will definitely make again! My husband and I really liked it, Ill probably just use old bay again next time I make it and maybe add some cayenne or something since it didnt have any heat. And indulgent, satisfying meal. Sounds good, I bet that will work just fine! 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning 225 g ( lb) raw shrimp (prawns) 450 g (1 lb) chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-size pieces 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 75 ml ( cup) dry white wine 200 ml (1 cup) double cream 30 g ( cup) parmesan, grated Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Definitely will make again and would suggest to anyone. This Recipe is the best!!! Great copycat recipe! Very good and I will definitely be making this again! Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Hi If I made own Cajun Spice, how much of each ingredient would you recommend? Remove from the heat. Reseal bag and shake thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated. Serve this delicious pasta with these cheesy stuffed bread rolls and a crunchy cucumber cabbage salad. Will be attempting a dairy free version tonight for supper. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring, until softened. This Was Incredible !!!! Yes, you can omit the lemon zest if that is what you prefer. Next time I will double it. I oven roasted sweet mini bell peppers, garlic and the tomato before adding it to the heavy cream. Remove mushrooms from the pan to make room for sauce. Sub heavy cream with milk + 2tbsp corn starch. I recommend like 4 times the seasoning or just eyeballing it; also you add cayenne pepper to get some flavor and kick. Hi Jodie, in the recipe card, it mentioned 2/3 cup diced tomatoes below garlic. Thank you for sharing. I used full fat coconut milk in place of half n half. Thank you! And you know it tastes 10000x better! For reference, these are the ingredients in cajun seasoning: Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, and Garlic. 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. Alot of recipes I try out from Facebook are ok, but this is definitely a keeper. Absolutely delicious. In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. I made it with zoodles instead of pasta. I hope this is helpful! I verified and updated the recipe card with the brand of Cajun seasoning that we used. Wipe out the pasta pot, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. . Youre welcome! If you love comforting pasta dishes, check out the list below for more dinner inspiration. I have not made this in awhile but it is hands down one of our family favorites and thought I should let you know! We love recreating our favorite recipes and this copycat recipe for Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is going to become a family favorite! In a large non-reactive skillet*, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Thank you for sharing this recipe! Drain. I just tried this recipe and it was delicious. Made this tonight ! I also increase the Parmesan cheese to 1/2 cup and 2 cups of heavy cream. Cut chicken breast into strips. Im so glad you love my recipes. So glad you found this recipe and love it! I love this dish. Im so glad you found a keeper recipe. Paul Prudhommes recipe called bronzed cajun chicken pasta green onions added! Cook over medium/high heat for 2-3 . And its easily vegetarian by just leaving the chicken out, so we love it. Curious(? Hubby and toddler approved meal, will be going in the monthly rotation for sure! This delicious pasta goes great with sides, veggies, and other main dishes. It was delicious and tasted just like Chilis. Im so happy youre enjoying my recipes, Marlen! The meat came out tender and juicy! Your sight is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing that with us, good to know that you were able to make this work using the ingredients that you have on hand. This was delicious!!! 10/10 have already recommended. Thank you for the review. I did cut up the chicken breasts into small pieces while raw and marinated in cajun spice for 2 hours. This recipe is excellent!! i cant wait to try this, it looks delicious. Surely going to try out this recipe. I usually cook myself because of my foody nature but i always love pasta which cooked by my wife. Thats wonderful. 2. !I used 1/2 can drained fire roasted tomatoes and made my own Cajun spice mix. We serve it with a rosemary focaccia bread & it never disappoints. I was hoping to make it ahead of time and freeze it. Im glad its become a favorite, Gloria. Or even use all milk with flour. I Added a handful of baby spinach in addition to the tomato and it was delicious. Im so glad you loved the recipe. Thank you for sharing, It can out amazing, my family is in love with this meal. Those measurements would be lucky to cover 2 servings at our house. This was awesome Natasha! Im so happy you enjoyed that. I added extra cream, more than doubled the fresh grated parmesan cheese, and added a can of drained Rotel at the end. That wayyou can have date night with the same restaurant-quality at home, in sweats, binge-watching Netflix. Delish dish. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine. This was the easiest, tastiest Cajun chicken pasta I ever made, it was DELICIOUS! Thanks for the recipe! The Chilis where I live closed several years ago, and this was my favorite dish there. Tried a few different versions of this dish and this is easily the best. Probably something like a white wine since it pairs well with pasta. I upped the ingredients to feed the family and have leftovers. We appreciate that you will be sharing my blog with others and I hope they love the recipes too! is another substitution suggestion, slightly healthier than half and half if thats what youre looking for (I usually use 2% milk). Rotisserie chicken works great. Made tonight for dinner and it was awesome! Once cooked, set aside to keep warm. Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and black pepper together in one bowl. Thank you!! My husband had 3 bowls! Should I toss the shredded chicken in the spices, or add the spices to the sauce? I think that makes everything even better. Required fields are marked *. Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!! Should canned, drained diced tomatoes be used in this recipe. The Cajun seasoning we use is Cajun Two Step so if you dont like spicy, try that one. My entire family did too, even my super picky 5 year old that wont even touch beef. Delicious dinner, my fianc and I enjoyed every bit of it. Is this the same in your house? Hi Tracy, , Very tasty! Thank you for sharing your awesome review! Top with tomatoes and basil. Hi Kathy, thats great! Juicy chicken breast tossed with tender pasta in a creamy cajun garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes. You can try adding less red pepper to it. This is awesome. Ive made this pasta once a week for three weeks in a row now. So good and so easy! I added a little red bell pepper, onion & celery in with the garlic as suggested. Next time Ill buy mushrooms for sure. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. *Avoid using cast iron or copper pans anytime you are making a creamy sauce with an acidic product like tomato or it will react and make the sauce grainy. Let the cheese melt, then all the chicken back in, along with 1 pound of cooked, Snap a photo of it and tag me on Instagram. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey! of pasta and there was still plenty of sauce. The sodium is listed as 202 per serving. . Super easy. I used a combination of half & half and heavy cream because its what I had. I did make it without the tomatoes. Thank you for sharing that with us, Becky! Set aside and let it rest for 10 minutes, then cut into strips. . Remove from pan. Uncover; stir. I love the Chilis version and sadly my hubby can not have it due to his milk protein allergy. I will make this often. Thats good food on the cheap. Hi , Im just curious what type of brand did you use for Heavy Cream ? Definitely restaurant quality, it beats the heck out of a 45 minute trip into town. I dont get why people have to always be so negative BTW Great recipe! But you can use half whipping cream and half whole milk next time. This ones really good! Hi Brooke! Cut the chicken into slices. Looks tasty! 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 ! I always suggest making a recipe as written the first time around and then adjusting to your liking. We are making it tonight and cannot wait. I was skeptical, but its very good. I liked the touch of cold tomatoes on top and my chicken was nice and juicy. Maybe onions, too. This also reheats very well but as I am not an expert on food safety, I cannot really say with certainty sorry! What wine would you pair with this? We now eat it once a week! In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning. And you know it tastes 10000x better! Thank you. Its in our meal rotation at least once a month. Thank you for sharing! I also tossed in some Serrano for heat because I had it! Thank you for this recipe. This looks absolutely delicious, would love to try it out some time soon. The next day blanched some summer squash that it coming out my ears and adjusted the seasonings. And he said this may be my best dish I cooked. Sauted those until soft, added the garlic, and a drained can of rotell. I also added bacon! I used half and half cuz that is what I had. Set aside. Add the chicken, spread into an even layer, and leave untouched for 1 minute. It was great with turkey kielbasa. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Delish! I added broccoli to get a little more veggies in and it was a hit. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. Im considering making this for a party. Followed your recipe to a T & it turned out perfect! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Billy! I am dreaming this awesome dish and my mouth is full of water. This recipe was fantastic and so easy to make. You can reheat as needed on the stovetop, microwave or oven its up to you! If I leave out the lemon zest, will it still be yummy? My husband gobbled it up and asked for seconds! Thats wonderful, Angela! I used heavy cream and half and half because it was what I had. So glad it was enjoyed. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. Very bland. Youre very welcome, Tyna! It was just right not to Spicy and not too salty. I cant wait to try this but I am on a diet still! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Holly! Do you recommend any type of Cajun Seasoning? I had to toss. Will give it a try today. Preheat olive oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Thank you girl! I followed your tip to use half and half and it was still nice and thick with no other adjustments. The Ingredients listed on the cajun season I use are Salt, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, and Garlic. So I just continue adding parmesan cheese and it thickens up. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm. Thanks again for a great recipe. Keep doing what youre doing! We had this wonderful pasta dish tonight and It was AMAZING. It was my go-to. Was out of tomatoes but threw in some sweet corn as a substitute veggie. Hi Abbey, that will work. The 5 stars is because this recipe is totally versatile. Im making this recipe tonight. I plan on making this tonight. I added the tomatoes, then cheese. Another great go to recipe. Taylor. Im making this tonight! This is so good! Hi Anna! I used a can of Rotel for diced tomatoes and the kids loved it . . Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and sautee onions until translucent. I am paranoid and use a thermometer so I should know. It is Damn Delicious! YUM! So incredibly tasty and easy to make! She kept asking for more! Wont work in drinks or baking, but works in most cooking, so long as you mix up the corn starch real good. Drain but do not rinse. Thats just awesome! Delicious! This was super easy and delicious.my fussy husband even liked it! In a skillet, saute chicken in butter until it is tender. Its a quick and easy meal thats perfect for weeknights! Thats just awesome! Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. by the way thanks for this !!! Instructions. I will be saving the recipe to use again! It is easy, but if youre cooking alone, I recommend having all the ingredients prepped and measured before you start. Oh yes, Cajun chicken! Will it ruin the taste if I add the Cajun packet to the sauce instead? Ive linked it HERE. Hi Riley! STEP 2 My produce drawers are always filled with various odds and ends as well, It tastes absolutely delicious! Actually I ate so much and just about ate the whole thing myself. I honestly havent been to Chilis in about 10 years, but this place really holds such good memories for me. Cook the Chicken: Working in batches, cook the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Reduce noodles by 1/2 (to lower carbs) and add 8oz steamed broccoli or green beans to the sauce along w/ noodles. Thanks. Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta, then add chicken broth. Thank you so much for sharing. Made it, loved it! Used what we had on hand, Costco rotisserie, Tony C seasoning, half/half, garlic, tomatoes etc. Will definitely make again! Also, I only used creole seasoning to season everything. One of the few recipes everyone in my house likes. Ive always loved this dish at Chilis. Im so glad you loved it! 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. I will make again! Made this dish last night and it was AMAZING. As they blended with the sauce? Delicious!!! Thanks a bunch! Look super vibrant and gorgeous. I hope that helps clarify the issue. Normally I dont like leftovers but this reheats very well. Im so happy you enjoyed that. Question. I appreciate your comments. Fantastic recipe! Also quick to make. I would half that next time and possibly double the sauce. Im excited to add this to our long lineup of 30-minute meals. xoxo Kateihttp://whatskatieupto.com. Now you cake cook the chicken or a skillet, on the grill, or even in the oven. That was not my intent and Im sorry if that is how it was portrayed. Add cooked linguine, toss, and heat through. I love your recipes. Add parmesan cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. The calculator estimates nutrition values and will vary by different products, brands, and varieties that can have significantly more sodium. W I always double the recipe so we have plenty for leftovers, which are important to have in this house! You have helped me get it just right and now Im addicted! I hate Alfredo sauce from a jar. Just went with what felt right but I did add juice from half of the lemon and it was so good. 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. 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. When I made it I did add the Holy Trinity since it was Cajun. Serve immediately with chicken, garnished with tomatoes and parsley, if desired. This was delicious! Once cooked, drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside until ready to combine. Hello Chungah, great recipe! Will make again, So good! I used Rotel tomatoes and had some extra spinach that I added. Ive made these several times and the family loves this dish. Thanks. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and lemon zest. This dish was absolutely delicious! It's super easy and delicious! As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. Meanwhile, combine 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper in a zippered bag. 1cup milk + 1-2tbsp corn starch (mix them real well before adding!) So glad you followed the recipe as recommended, thank you for the great review! We used shrimp tonight instead of chicken. Add the uncooked pasta, milk, and broth. 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 dish never fails and is a family favourite. Im so happy you enjoyed that. This was amazing as is, but I felt it needed the Holy Trinity (in Cajun cooking, this refers to diced onion, celery, and bell pepper). Add chicken broth + pasta. Thank you for your feedback on the recipe though, it has been noted, and I will further look into it. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. 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