Shredded chicken in the crockpot genius! Made this tonight and it was amazing!!! We prefer this dish fresh, But I bet you can prepare the recipe ahead in stages and then rehat it all before putting it together. Flip the chicken over. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Anyway, if you cook and eat right away, its fantastic!! Dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. 1 cups heavy cream teaspoon smoked paprika teaspoon dried basil teaspoon garlic powder cup fresh parmesan cheese Instructions Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until melted. Im glad you loved the recipe. Slice and season the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts. Is this grated Parmesan that is in the non refrigerated section, or SHREDDED thats refrigerated? Tonight the husband requested something with chicken, garlic and cream and I knew this would check all the boxes. Love it! Im under orders to make it every week now! This was definitely a winner in our house! I made this for dinner tonight and it was in fact DAMN DELICIOUS!! This looks really good. Let the dish simmer on low for 1-2 minutes. Btw, isnt the blooming onion from Outback? Im considering making this for a party. Im only sharing for those who may like it more spicy. Thats wonderful, Rach! Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden Copycat (VIDEO). In a gallon size Ziploc bag, addchicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning, shaking to coat thoroughly. Can I make this without the chicken? by the way thanks for this !!! Id really appreciate it. I add chopped crispy oven backed bacon, slitghly steamed broccoli and carrots, chopped cooked onions, and parsley to the pasta mixture then serve it with garlic bread and a salad. Perfect for family dinner. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. This recipe is definitely going in the monthly rotation! Quick and easy! Watch. Thank you for sharing! Can you make this without the tomatoes Does it take anything away from the dish if you dont use them? Lol quite insulting to insinuate that. The flavor cant be beat! My Family loves it everytime I make it Thank you so much for this recipe!! Super quick and super delicious! 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. Hey David , the recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. I will definitely be making this again!!! Most people will never notice the switch if the rest of the dish is great! Made this tonight ! Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning 8 ounces penne pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream, or more, to taste teaspoon lemon zest cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Read my disclosure policy here. Im so glad to hear that, Liana! Would you be so kind as to share what brand cajun seasoning you use? Just made tonight, absolutely fantastic! I will definitely be making it again!! Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Hi Brooke! She and my father liked it was well. Im so glad Karen caught this. I printed this recipe out about a year ago and finally made it today. Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Im so glad you loved the recipe. I am dreaming this awesome dish and my mouth is full of water. Pinterest. All of your recipes are damn delicious . hi there! Will be making again!! My youngest is super picky with what he eats but he loves this dish! Im so happy you enjoyed it, Suezann! As I mentioned - this recipe uses 1 pot and just 30 minutes! I actually do not have a brand that I prefer over others it just depends what my grocery store carries and if there are any sales. My three boys even had seconds. This looks absolutely delicious. I have made this several times. However, if you dont have penne on hand then any pasta will work as a substitute, including rotini, spaghetti, or rigatoni. I opted to bake the chicken and added asparagus to the pot along with the pasta for an added veggie and it was delicious. So glad you followed the recipe as recommended, thank you for the great review! Directions Cook pasta according to package directions. Im adding this to the rotation as me and my husband say. For the diced tomatoes do you dice fresh tomatoes or used canned diced tomatoes? We are going to be 8 adults and I am not sure how many servings I should go with. Try making with a coconut, cashew cream or almond cream I love Chilis CCP so hopefully this will turn out just as great! Then heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. I will make again! 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. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Wipe out the pasta pot, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Its really easy to cook and inexpensive to buy! YUMMY!!! Another option is to pre-cook the pasta, chicken, and sauce, and just warm them up together on the stove. I was wondering if this could be prepped or prepared and frozen? Thank you and have a great day. Hi Sara! Pinned and cant wait to try. Ive made this. Hi Micah! That is the best when kids (and family )love what we moms make. This sounds absolutely delicious! Im so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Will be attempting a dairy free version tonight for supper. So glad you loved it, Angela! Wish me luck!! Half and half would be a great substitute. It comes together quickly at the end. Thank you! This recipe is the perfect sauce for pasta ! Can I omit the Parmesan and expect good results? What can I use in place of milk and cheese for this recipe? I know this will be healthy and delicious. Ive linked it HERE. My picky fianc practically licked his plate clean! I cant eat tomatoes. Added tbl of sour cream and everything else as called for. This delicious pasta goes great with sides, veggies, and other main dishes. Soooo good!!!! Next time I will probably use half and half to make the sauce a little thinner but it was delicious! Easy DIY cajun seasoning recipe: Should canned, drained diced tomatoes be used in this recipe. Just some level-up suggestions! Sear in olive oil. Thank you for sharing that with us, Becky! You may need to add some more cream and stir to get the sauce back to its original creamy consistency. Thanks for all your amazing recipes. Super easy! (Doubled the lemon zest as well.) With dried cranberries, mandarin orange wedges, bleu cheese, pecan-crusted chicken breast, and a delicious sweet and sour balsamic vinaigrette, it's no wonder this salad is the top pick at one of America's first casual dining chains. You can simply double the recipe and adjust cooking time as needed. Love ^_^, Hi Chungah! The next day he ate 2 more bolws of it for lunch. Made this tonight and it was a hit! Once cooked, drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside until ready to combine. Simply in love with pasta. Will definitely make again. 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! top. I love how the Cajun seasoning balances the richness of the cream sauce. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. My entire family absolutely LOVES it! Plenty for 2 meals. Made this recipe tonight for first time. Yes, you can omit the lemon zest if that is what you prefer. My toddler and husband enjoyed it very much. Fantastic recipe! Im so happy to hear it was a hit with everyone, Angela! This has become one of our go to chicken and pasta dishes. I started marinating the chicken a couple days before with the cajun spices. The only thing we did different was green onion instead of parsley, This recipe is awesome. And that is really really good! Excellent will put this in my rotation. I find substituting a low or even Fat Free sour cream or pain yogurt does the trick. ) to Fine this recipe. Thanks for a wonderful recipe! THIS IS AMAZING! Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice over chicken pieces. Geri. I think it pulled forward an old link for the Cajun Seasoning. I would definitely recommend Tony Chacheres if its available in your area. Add garlic stir to combine until fragrant, about 30 seconds. And Im currently following WW and it wasnt as bad as I thought it would be and made it work for my day! Does it matter what kind ? from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170; keep warm. Season with cajun seasoning (about 1-2 teaspoons). This also reheats very well but as I am not an expert on food safety, I cannot really say with certainty sorry! Then, cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes, place the cubed chicken in a bowl, and pour the Cajun seasoning over. Thank you for the recipe. Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Thank you so much for sharing that with me. The only thing I did differently was substitute lemon juice for the zest, and grilled the chicken. They say that it is much better to freshly shred your cheese as the already shredded cheeses contain stuff that keeps it from sticking together. Sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning over the top and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sausage has browned and the peppers have softened. Will give it a try today. Just that tiny bit gives such an amazing flavor without being lemony. Thank you for sharing!!!! Wont work in drinks or baking, but works in most cooking, so long as you mix up the corn starch real good. A beautiful dish, and I am sure just as creamy and tasty. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley. Thats just awesome! Would recommend 100 I was shocked. Thats really nice of you. And indulgent, satisfying meal. I love alfredo sauce and spice, so this combo is perfect! In a bowl, add the Cajun seasoning to the chicken and rub all over so that all the chicken cubes are covered well. Next time I will try 2 cups half and half (or heavy cream), 1/2 to 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan, double the lemon zest, and Ill add some Cajun seasoning to the sauce too. EVERYONE in my family loves it and raves about it. We also have left overs for lunch tomorrow! Thank you! Then, remove the chicken and keep it aside to cool. Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos. Very nice recipe! I made this for the wife last night. This has become my kids favorite dish, even my college student took the recipe to make at school with her roommates. Thanks for sharing this delicious post!.. Thanks for this! Gonna try to make a healthy version of it, probably tomorrow, because pre-diabetes. I cant get enough, simply mouth watering!!! That is the best when kids love what we moms make. Then brown them for about 5 more minutes. I love having pasta but the Cajun Chicken Pasta I have never tried. , Absolutely loved it!! Im so glad you love my recipes. 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. Instructions. Ive always loved this dish at Chilis. I wish I had added more! So glad I tried this recipe, you are fantastic! I made it keto friendly by serving it over fresh spinach as well. , I will try this out tomorrow because it feels like yummy and delicious. Thank you for sharing. I like pasta so much & tried many of its kind but this one was really yummy & delicious. i cant seem to find it here in mexico unless its combined with whipping cream and its sweet, so i was wondering how can i substitute it. Made tonight for dinner and it was awesome! Reduce noodles by 1/2 (to lower carbs) and add 8oz steamed broccoli or green beans to the sauce along w/ noodles. Add the bell peppers and saut until soft, then add the garlic and cook . Personally I dont like the taste of boiled chicken. This was amazing. I added more spices (Badia Complete, Slap Ya Mama, liquid smoke, Pink Himalayan Salt), I used smoked sausage instead of chicken and added fresh serrano peppers to the top garnish. Youre welcome! Cant wait to try more . I love the Chilis version and sadly my hubby can not have it due to his milk protein allergy. Le. Making a second one tonight with shimp. Thats great! Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! I would half that next time and possibly double the sauce. So cant wait to test our your recipe! You, my dear, are amazing!! Pro Tip:You can cook the chicken by pan frying, grilling, or even baking in the oven! In a medium saucepan melt light butter over medium heat. Used penne as my pasta. You will love all the flavors from the dish and it comes together in under 30 minutes so its perfect for busy weeknights. Thanks. Whenever pasta is on the menu, my family is happy. Some people are accustomed to bland. You can purchase diced tomatoes in a can at the store or use fresh tomatoes if you prefer. Youre very welcome. I then added the butter & garlic in the same pan. SO Yummy. Left overs are so good! This was the easiest, tastiest Cajun chicken pasta I ever made, it was DELICIOUS! Toss around to coat. Absolutely highly recommend!!! 3. Yes letting it rest by keeping warm may continue cooking it inside up to about 10 degrees more but thats not enough for a whole chicken breast. My hubby and I LOVE this recipe!! Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's tasteyou can't go wrong! This Cajun pasta recipe is a wonderful one pan dinner option! seasoned the chicken, fried in sauce pan per your instructions. I always recommend doing your own calculations since the nutrition calculator will pull generic nutrition info for cajun seasoning rather than for a specific brand. I used a combination of half & half and heavy cream because its what I had. Thanks for sharing. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. We had this over zucchini noodles! Thanks for the awesome feedback. the cream sauce recipe is deliciously brilliant! Delicious recipe! But as always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions to better suit your dietary restrictions. I didnt have fresh tomatoes or parsley so I used a drained can of diced tomatoes sprinkled with a little of the cajun spice. 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. It was still a big hit! Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Thank you! I have been cooking your recipes everynight.. Hmm whats for dinner? * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Hi Jamie, I used fresh diced tomatoes. Thats just awesome! 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