Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)

Ingredients · for 6 (scales to your household)

• 1 tsp Red pepper flakes $0.09
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning $0.22
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper $0.03
• 2 cups Heavy cream $4.81
• 1 cup Chicken stock $0.53
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch $0.08
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded $2.70
• 4 Chicken breasts, butterflied $15.00
• 1/4 cup Flour $0.07
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs $1.34
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for breading) $1.35
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt (for breading) $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper (for breading) $0.03
• 2 Eggs $0.81
• 4 tbsp Vegetable oil $0.31
• 1 lb Farfalle pasta $3.06
• 2 tbsp Butter $0.40
• 1/2 Yellow bell pepper, sliced $0.44
• 1/2 Red bell pepper, sliced $0.44
• 1/2 Red onion, sliced $0.30
• 8 ounces Crimini mushrooms, sliced $2.44
• 1 tbsp Garlic, minced $0.05
• 1/4 cup Parsley, for garnish (optional) $0.41

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Mix the Sauce ingredients together and set aside.
2. Set a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta to a minute shy of what is listed on the box.
3. Drain but do not rinse.
4. Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and black pepper together in one bowl.
5. In a second bowl whisk the eggs.
6. Dredge each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, then into the eggs, and finally back into the breadcrumb mixture.*
7. Let chicken sit on a tray while you cook the vegetables.
8. Melt butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms.
9. Cook for 3-5 minutes until just starting to brown but not break down.
10. Remove the vegetables from the pan.
11. Add the 1/4 cup oil and cook the chicken until crispy and golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side.
12. Remove the chicken from the pan and drain the oil.
13. Add the pasta and vegetables to the pan with the sauce mixture.
14. Let thicken and stir for 3-5 minutes.
15. While the sauce is cooking slice up the chicken.
16. Serve the pasta with the sliced chicken on top and extra Parmesan as desired.

Per serving