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Chili’s Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Chili’s Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 4 Tablespoons butter (divided); 3 cups half and half; ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tomatoes (diced); ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Published: December 7, 2018Updated: June 24, 2021Author: Contributor

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If you are looking for a simple and delicious dinner the whole family will eat, look no further. This Chili's Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is a family favorite at our house. It also beats going out in the cold and paying a tip.

I love Chili’s, but going out to eat can be difficult with kids. This pasta tastes just like the real thing and it is so easy to make in the comfort of your own kitchen.

And the best part is, it’s cheaper, and you don’t have to get dressed, do your hair, or try and get the little ones ready to go.

We like to make restaurant food on weekends, put on a show, and make a family date night of it.

My kids love helping me make this pasta. They love eating it even more.

If you are looking for an easy, healthy, and delicious meal, you definitely need to try this one. You are going to love it.

could i use a different type of noodle for this recipe?

I love making recipes where I already have all of the ingredients at home. I make this recipe all the time, even when I don’t have penne pasta on hand.

I make this recipe using any noodles I have on hand. I prefer to use noodles that are easy for my kids to eat. We use shells and bow tie pasta usually, but you could use spaghetti noodles, or any other noodles you have on hand.

what could I use instead of half and half?

If you don’t have any half and half, or prefer to not use it, you could easily substitute it.

The best substitute that I have found is, for every one cup of half and half called for in your recipes, use 4 tablespoons of melted butter, mixed with 1 cup of whole milk.

Stir them together until well combined, then add them to the recipe as directed.

how can I make the sauce thicker?

If your sauce isn’t thickening up like you wish it would, there is an easy fix to this, so don’t panic.

I have never had a problem with my sauce thickening up, but if you feel like it’s not to you desired consistency, here are a few things to try:

Add about 1/2 cup extra of parmesan cheese.
Add 4 ounces of cream cheese to the mixture.
Add two tablespoons flour to the mixture
You could also use 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch instead of flour.
Increase the heat and cook time a little bit, allow it to bubble on the edges, then continue to whisk.

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Serves: 4