Bayou Pasta With Chicken Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta

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I got this recipe from a place that claimed it as a copycat of chilis cajun chicken pasta, so i had to try it, and was pleasantly surprised that it did taste a lot like it!!

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Steps

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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

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Cook penne according to package directions.

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Melt butter over medium heat.

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Add flour.

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Stir for 1 minute.

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Add half-and-half.

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Stir until thickened , 6 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Add parmesan , salt and pepper.

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Cover.

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Pound chicken to 1 / 2-inch thickness.

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Rub cajun seasoning and cayenne evenly over chicken.

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Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add chicken and cook , turning once , until no longer pink in center , 6-8 minutes.

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Slice chicken.

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In a bowl , toss pasta with sauce.

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Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.

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Ingredients

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penne, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, half-and-half, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, roma tomatoes