Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta

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This is a fantastic recipe and tastes just like the original at the factory, although my chicken could have been cooked at a slightly higher temp to crisp it more.

LOUISIANA CHICKEN PASTA

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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INGREDIENTS

CAJUN CREAM SAUCE

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup chicken stock

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

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CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN

4 chicken breasts butterflied

1/4 cup flour

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 eggs

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

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PASTA

1 lb Farfalle pasta

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced

1/2 red bell pepper sliced

1/2 red onion sliced

8 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 cup parsley for garnish (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the Sauce ingredients together and set aside.

Set a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta to a minute shy of what is listed on the box.

Drain but do not rinse.

Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and black pepper together in one bowl.

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In a second bowl whisk the eggs.

Dredge each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, then into the eggs, and finally back into the breadcrumb mixture.*

Let chicken sit on a tray while you cook the vegetables.

Melt butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms.

Cook for 3-5 minutes until just starting to brown but not break down.

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Remove the vegetables from the pan.

Add the 1/4 cup oil and cook the chicken until crispy and golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side.

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Remove the chicken from the pan and drain the oil.

Add the pasta and vegetables to the pan with the sauce mixture.

Let thicken and stir for 3-5 minutes.

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While the sauce is cooking slice up the chicken.

Serve the pasta with the sliced chicken on top and extra Parmesan as desired.

bon appetit