Monday, January 18, 2010

TMTT: Copycat Chili's Cajun Pasta


Note:   Eating out is so expensive.    There are some dishes in restaurants I love so when I get the craving I just try to find a recipe that copies it really well.      This one copies the Cajun Pasta at Chili's.    Yummy!

Copycat Chili's Cajun Pasta

Ingredients
12 ounces penne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil|
2 firm-ripe roma tomatoes, cored and diced

Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.  Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.  Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken.  In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.


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6 comments:

Troop Coordinator said...

This sounds SO GOOD! Will have to try it for sure.

~Deidra

Unknown said...

This sounds so SCIPY!!! something my family will ENJOY!!!
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Brenda said...

I'm with you on trying to copy recipes from places I like, eating out is expensive. This looks great!

Alexis AKA MOM said...

We rarely eat out so its nice to bring home a taste of the restaurant. Hubs would love this, thanks :)

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The JR said...

Does look good. I hate the price of eating out. Makes me cheap, but I'd rather use my money a different way.

Live.Love.Eat said...

I love pasta dishes like this soooooo much!