Chili's Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh shredded, to taste

Recipe

• 1 slightly moisten chicken with water.
• 2 in a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
• 3 in large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary.
• 4 when chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• 5 when cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. stir well.
• 6 when chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
• 7 spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and parmesan.
• 8 throw a thick, garlicky slice of texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!