Cheesecake Factory- Cajun Chicken Pasta Copycat Recipe

Recipe by SimplyPrettyPlatesCourse: Lunch, DinnerDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A creamy and spicy pasta topped with crispy parmesan-crusted chicken!

Ingredients

16 oz box farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
3 tbsp butter
3 bell peppers (any colors)
1 purple onion, large
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 bunch parsley
Cajun Sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/4 cup chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
3 tbsp Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, fresh ground
Chicken/Breading
1 1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless/skinless
2 cups panko crumbs
1/2 cup AP flour
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, fresh ground
3 eggs, large
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp creole seasoning
1 cup vegetable oil

Directions

In a large pot, cook the pasta al dente. Drain and set aside. (You can keep a small amount of pasta water to add to sauce if desired.)
Slice the onion and bell peppers and set aside.
Slice chicken breast in half (vertically) or pound if too thick.
Mix together flour, panko, salt, parmesan, creole seasoning, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs together.
Set up a dredging station. First place the chicken in the bread mixture, then eggs and back to the bread mixture one more time.
Repeat until all of the chicken breasts are fully covered.
In a dutch oven, heat up oil and shallow fry each breast until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Place on a cooling rack to ensure a crispy breading.
Begin to saute the vegetables with the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Using the pot you cooked the pasta in, stir in pasta, veggies, and sauce mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce had thickened.
Slice the fried chicken, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!

You guys, this pasta is the comfort food we all need right now. I know, January is all about starting over and 30-day challenges, but a little pasta here and there is good for the soul! Or so I tell myself…

The kick from the creole seasoning and red pepper flakes are the perfect balance alongside the creamy, luxurious sauce! Not to mention the crispy breading on the chicken, meeting the juiciness of the chicken breast. YUM.

I love trying copycat recipes, and what better time to try it than now!? Most of us are at home and have baked all the different types of bread, tried all the new “TikTok” foods, and watched all the good shows on Netflix. Now, copycat recipes! Bring your favorite dishes to you!

If you love Cajun pasta, then you will love this amazingly tasteful plate. I hope you get the chance to recreate and have fun! Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax, grab a glass of champagne and see where the kitchen takes you!

Thanks for reading!

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