What can I use in place of milk and cheese for this recipe? They start to break down a bit during the cooking process so they are not as obvious in the finished product. Making a second one tonight with shimp. So glad this one made it to your weekly rotation. Bring to a boil. Cut chicken breast into strips. I will definitely be making this over and over again! I pounded the chicken breasts to make them even in thickness, and after flipping it onto the other side, I covered the pan and turned the heat to low, so the chicken stayed moist and was thoroughly cooked. This recipe is definitely going in the monthly rotation! Im so glad you loved it. Will be making this again. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente and there is only about inch of liquid along the bottom. The Cajun seasoning linked in the recipe would be 1240mg per tsp. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Hi Traci! My entire family did too, even my super picky 5 year old that wont even touch beef. Looks really delicious! Also, I only used creole seasoning to season everything. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and lemon zest. In the same pot set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, chicken, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning. Thank you for sharing. I love all of your recipes and its a bonus when they freeze well for a quick weeknight meal! Looks great!! Gonna try to make a healthy version of it, probably tomorrow, because pre-diabetes. I hate Alfredo sauce from a jar. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Left overs are so good! Love it! I just made this for my family. I love this dish. Obviously if David is a chef he would understand that! However, if you dont have penne on hand then any pasta will work as a substitute, including rotini, spaghetti, or rigatoni. Youre very welcome. I hope you find something you enjoy! Throw in some spices, extra pepper, and smoky sausage, and you'll have such a hearty and colorful dinner. Hands down my favorite pasta recipe at the moment . Thank you for the review. Maybe onions, too. Ive used this recipe before but I decided to make a few additions. Perfect for family dinner. Thats wonderful! Add garlic stir to combine until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Ok, I guess I also ignore the measure the parmesan and probably wind up with closer to a cup of parmesan. Tasted amazing, loved the lemon taste mixed with the Cajun chicken. Sear in olive oil. Would love to make this, it sounds so good!! Hope your not annoyed but thats a fact . Another high light is EASY dish!!!!! This recipe is the perfect sauce for pasta ! What tomatoes do you use and how much? Hi Mandi! Also, any tips on how to reduce the amount of saturated fat? Set aside and let it rest for 10 minutes, then cut into strips. I have some ideas of how this might taste, but maybe you can help me out and give some details on the ingredients so I can mix something up myself? I have not tested any dairy-free alternative to advise. I have a lot of recipes saved from your website and I cant wait to try them all over time! Thank you so much for the huge compliment Kelly! This recipe looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Yvonne. Instead of cajun seasoning do you think I could add garlic salt, seasoning salt or pink himalayan salt to this recipe? Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Billy! Thank you for sharing your experience. Im so glad you loved it. We are lactose intolerant, what can we use as a substitute for the cream? Tag @damn_delicious on Instagram and hashtag it #damndelicious! from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170; keep warm. Way better than the Chilis version, IMO . Thank you for the feedback. Hi Karen! The amount of Cajun seasoning was absolutely perfect. Add the white wine and reduce by half. Hi Amelia! Delicious! Drain but do not rinse. Glazed Air Fryer Donuts (from scratch) VIDEO, Slice 1 pound of chicken breast into thin cutlets and each side with. We even commented recently that this recipe is better than the Cajun Pasta at House of Blues (Orlando). Thanks. Everyone enjoyed it. I pounded out my chicken breasts and they absolutely cooked in the stated time in the recipe. Made tonight for dinner and it was awesome! I also didnt really measure anything. I just am in love this recipe will be in my rotation of recipes as long as I live. Serve immediately. THIS RECIPE WAS PHENOMENAL! Hi Lynda, we use this Cajun spice blend HERE. Allow to simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Add cooked linguine, toss, and heat through. Meanwhile, boil the linguine pasta. Drain. It was asolutely delicious! We made this the other night and everyone loved it. I also added bacon! I even made it while entertaining family and they loved it. Ive never really used heavy cream before so I want to be sure before buying it . Any chance you can make this as a casserole? Thank you! In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Instructions. It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. This was absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! . The calculator estimates nutrition values and will vary by different products, brands, and varieties that can have significantly more sodium. Here is the cajun seasoning we use, McCormick brand, it is significantly less in sodium. I wish I had added more! I find substituting a low or even Fat Free sour cream or pain yogurt does the trick. I used creole seasoning and added garlic and onion powders for the chicken. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Heat through. Keep posting such a good posts so that i can also cook and serve good food in my family. It was a creamy cajun pasta with shrimp and chicken. It was still a big hit! Add the chicken and turn when needed. I used half and half cuz that is what I had. I will definitely be making this again!!! Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning. I made this for the first time this evening and it was delish! What Ingredients Do I Need For Cajun Chicken Pasta For this recipe, you will need: Penne Olive oil Chicken breast Cajun seasoning Salt & pepper Smoked sausage ( andouille or chorizo would be great) Garlic Fresh parsley Half & half ( half milk, half cream- 10% MF) Parmesan cheese You can honestly use any shape of pasta you want for this recipe! Add chicken to the pan with the peppers. Thanks for the recipe! Add the bell peppers and saut until soft, then add the garlic and cook . Looking great and tasty toooo! Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice over chicken pieces. While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, or until lightly browned but not yet cooked all the way through. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. My only complaint is that this recipe does not call for scallions, which I added myself, because Chilis includes them and they add some delicious flavor. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Yes, an enamel-coated pan/pot would work great for this recipe. hands down my favorite recipe, sooooo good! Hi Sally! Removed them when done. Will be making it tonight Question: does the chicken need to be marinated for a certain time? I have not made this in awhile but it is hands down one of our family favorites and thought I should let you know! This was delicious! Thanks for all your amazing recipes. Sounds so good! Dumbfounded. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. That means if you bought large chicken breasts, slice each one in half horizontally. Cut chicken breast into strips. This is DELICIOUS! Cajun seasoning is a mixture of several different spices that you probably have in your pantry. The sauce was velvet and really delicious. Laissez les bons temps roulez and bon apptit! Curious(? Meanwhile, combine 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper in a zippered bag. Im glad you loved the recipe. Hi Hanna, the amount of cajun seasoning in this will make it super flavorful did you possibly forget the cajun or cut it back? You, my dear, are amazing!! Does it need freshly graded Parmesan cheese or will the kind in the tub work? Everything turns out PERFECT!!!! Personally I dont like the taste of boiled chicken. Freezing sounds like an amazing idea but unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself. This was definitely a hit. Hi! Oh em gee. Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. This was an absolute hit at our house. Hey David , the recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts. Also quick to make. Thank you for the recipe. Add parmesan cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Crueset? Now pour in 1 quart of heavy cream into the skillet and let it come to a simmer. Ive made this before and it was delicious!!! ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. So great your family enjoys it! I always suggest making a recipe as written the first time around and then adjusting to your liking. Finish sauce. I made it with zoodles instead of pasta. This looks incredible! What kind of cream is this recipe asking for. Im so happy you enjoyed it, Suezann! Pro Tip: You can adjust the spiciness in the pasta by adding more or less of the Cajun seasoning. I sear my chicken in butter instead of oil. You use tenderizer hammer to flatten thicker part of chicken breast. It will last for 4-5 days. This kicked-up cajun chicken pasta recipe is a family favorite and my most requested dish. Im making this again tonight. Once the cooked chicken is cooled, cut it up into small cubes and set is aside. Wow!!!! Its in our meal rotation at least once a month. You can simply double the recipe and adjust cooking time as needed. Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta, then add chicken broth. Thank you for sharing! I wouldnt change a thing . yes there is you can use no butter an use no dairy creamer instead of the cream it tase just as good it works. I used whatever Cajun I had on hand without giving it too much thought. Amazing. Made for dinner today! Hi, Im Dina, so glad you stopped by! Let me know how it turns out, and I hope you enjoy this recipe! Thats great! Then brown them for about 5 more minutes. Another great go to recipe. No hate. top. My husband gobbled it up and asked for seconds! All of your recipes are damn delicious . I have never been able to find, or make, any alfredo sauce that tastes just like Chilis (or Olive Garden). Required fields are marked *. I froze your Tuscan Chicken in portions, thawed and made fresh pasta to serve it with and it was just as good the night I made it! What would be good? Bring the mixture to a boil until thickened and remove from the heat. Beat the chicken breast with a meat mallet until even in thickness and season both sides. Lol, A perfect meal for a hurried weeknight! Ive tried several of your recipes and they are always delicious. Made this today and it was so good!!! Fantastic recipe! I had the lemon because of the lemon zest. I doubled the sauce and garlic. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Thank you! This dish will definitely be added to my rotation I hope this helps! Loved it so much, there was no leftovers! Surely going to try out this recipe. VERY YUMMY! Hi Kristy! Excellent will put this in my rotation. Hi Tracy, Add chicken broth + pasta. It still turned out fine. Hope that helps! Thats good food on the cheap. On the tomatoes, I know you said fresh and not peeled. Freeze: You can store this pasta in the freezer in an airtight container for 3-6 months. Looks really delicious. We always allow for/make for leftovers, so full box/16oz of pasta. I will definitely be making this one again! In a gallon size Ziploc bag, addchicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning, shaking to coat thoroughly. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Im making this tonight! Serve. Hi we are having a girls night tomorrow and I am going to make this for us. WOW! Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and season on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Delicious! Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Going to try the chicken grilled next time now that its getting warm. Can I omit the Parmesan and expect good results? Shake to coat. Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked pasta. I love Chilis Cajun chicken pasta! I do mine on the stovetop with a little added milk and on the lowest setting. The rotation of the rotisserie creates self basting and slow roasting skewers resulting in juicy and succulent meats such as Spit-Roasted Chicken and Hanger Steak with Horseradish-Whipped Potatoes. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Kim! Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. My 12 year old daughter made this today & it was Awesome. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe, and your videos could not be more perfect. Good receipe to eperiment with! Instructions. I chose to make this as my Mothers Day dinner this year, and it was just what I was craving. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. It was absolutely delicious! I have not had this without the parmesan. Thank you. Reseal bag and shake thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated. 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. Le. I added fresh broccoli from the garden (steamed in the microwave for 3 minutes). Hope that helps! Can you make this without the tomatoes Does it take anything away from the dish if you dont use them? Hi Brooke! Keeper recipe! Remove from pan. Thats awesome! I just sprinkled my chicken bc my son doesnt like it spicy haha. Im excited to add this to our long lineup of 30-minute meals. Do you need to use parmasean cheese? Has anyone used rotel for the diced tomatoes? Geri. Preheat a grill, grill pan or skillet to medium high heat. This is absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! The only part of this recipe that I would remake is pounding the chicken breast before cooking. Probably something like a white wine since it pairs well with pasta. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. I dont really understand why. 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning. It makes the dish so much more flavorful and creamier. Most people will never notice the switch if the rest of the dish is great! This looks delicious but the instructions include diced tomatoes and I dont see any in the picture. That 1-2 mins before adding parmesan should thicken the sauce up real nice; if its too thick, just add more milk. Repeat until the chicken is cooked through and browned in spots, about 4 minutes total. We appreciate that you will be sharing my blog with others and I hope they love the recipes too! This is so delicious for carb load day. The sodium is listed as 202 per serving. Do you use fresh tomatoes or canned? I did taper down the cajun coz of toddlers but we all loved it! Thank you for sharing that with us, Sydney. With my easy to follow step-by-step recipes, youll be surprised at how quickly a wholesome and delicious meal can come together. Thank you for the review. I made this for my husbands dinner. Season to taste if needed. Chicken tenderloins cook faster than chicken breast so youll just have to watch the time. 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. 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. It is definitely a must to add to the regular menu. Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. In other words, will it be good for lunch the next day? I did make it without the tomatoes. Let the dish simmer on low for 1-2 minutes. WoW Yummy .. I made this for the wife last night. Everyone liked it. . So good there were no leftovers after the fam and I were done! 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. It is super easy to make and everyone loves it. This recipe will be a staple now! I had to substitute the heavy whipping cream for 18% cream (half and half) due to dietary issues and worked out beautifully! Thnks. Cook 3-4 minutes, just until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, flipping half way through. My whole life I thought old bay seasoning was Cajun seasoning. I love having pasta but the Cajun Chicken Pasta I have never tried. Simply in love with pasta. Thank you for sharing!!!! I butterflied my chicken breasts and it was amazing!! Preheat olive oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Mix together Cajun seasoning, salt, and brown sugar, then rub all over the chicken. Real great flavor. We moved out to the country and take-out is a thing of the past. In a large skillet, saute chicken breasts over medium heat in 2 Tablespoons of butter, turning occasionally until cooked through. And you know it tastes 10000x better! I would definitely double it. 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. Hi Sara! Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. I made my own Cajun seasoning and the amount of heat was perfect. Itll help thicken the sauce, Super good!! Add diced tomatoes and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens noticeably (15-18 minutes). Set aside. Once cooked, drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside until ready to combine. I used chicken thighs. Adding the extra pasta water in the recipe, even if using more parmesan like we do just makes it too liquidy for us so we skip that, although adding pasta water is a good general tip in most cases. So good! Its best reheated if you reheat sauce separate then toss pasta in. Brown the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet. Keep them coming! Thank you! Its a combination of black pepper, onion powder, salt, paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and some red pepper flakes. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Added tbl of sour cream and everything else as called for. That wayyou can have date night with the same restaurant-quality at home, in sweats, binge-watching Netflix. I hope that helps! Hi Hanna! This has become one of our go to chicken and pasta dishes.