Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Red Lobster serves Cajun Chicken Pasta. It features linguine pasta, Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, chopped tomatoes, and green onions.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- Water for boiling
- ½ tsp salt
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes Optional
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil and butter in a pan. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and let it rest. Slice into strips.
Cook the Pasta:
- Boil salted water. Add pasta. Cook for 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- Melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in cream and milk. Add Cajun seasoning, pepper, and salt. Stir in Parmesan. Cook until thickened.
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix well to coat evenly.
Assemble:
- Plate the pasta. Top with sliced chicken. Add garnish as desired.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently with added milk or cream to restore sauce texture.
- Freeze chicken separately; make sauce and pasta fresh.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Estimated values:- Calories: 650
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fat: 35g
- Fiber: 3g