Post by Kathy on Nov 3, 2019 17:53:13 GMT
Creamy Chicken Taco Alfredo
I love a dish at Chili's! It is Cajun Chicken Pasta which is Grilled chicken, penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with chile spices, Parmesan, tomatoes, green onions. Served with garlic toast. When I found this recipe I thought it would be very similar to Chili's dish! It was close! Mine turned out a little different in color and I think that's because I used more taco seasoning on the chicken and the color turned orange-ish but it was delicious! My hubby doesn't like Rotel tomatoes so I used diced tomatoes. Worked great! Very yummy dish and make some garlic bread if desired!
Easy One skillet recipe. Cast Iron skillet is great for this recipe but any large skillet will work!
Recipe adapted from GOOD COOK
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning, I used more
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
1(15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend, I used more
1 can Mild Rotel or chopped tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons reserved for garnish, I used diced tomatoes
8 ounces Penne Pasta, cooked according to package instructions
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Cilantro Leaves, for garnish
Garlic Bread, if desired
Season chicken with taco seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning once, until the chicken is completely cooked through about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet, place on a plate and cover with foil.
Add butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat. Slowly add the heavy cream, whisking to get all the seasonings and browned bits. Whisk constantly for about 2 minutes. Add black beans, cheese, tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons and stir until thickened and the cheese is melted.
Stir in the cooked pasta and reduce heat to low. Remove chicken from the foil and slice into strips.
Plate pasta and top with sliced chicken. Top with reserved tomatoes.
Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Serve with garlic bread, if desired.
