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Delicious Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta Recipe

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A rich, creamy, and spicy Louisiana Chicken Pasta inspired by the Cheesecake Factory, perfect for quick and comforting weeknight dinners with bold Cajun flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta (or penne, linguine)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes over the vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and whisk in softened cream cheese until smooth. If sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss gently to coat evenly with sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Cook chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Keep heat moderate to prevent sauce from curdling. Prepare ingredients ahead for smooth cooking flow.

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