ℳ Healty BAYOU PASTA WITH CHICKEN ( COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA )
TESTED & PERFECTED BAYOU PASTA WITH CHICKEN ( COPYCAT CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA ) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
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 (optional) 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.
by: Chalsea