Cheesecake Factory Louisiana Chicken Pasta (Copycat Recipe)

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

While the oven preheats, gather three large, shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine the flour and Cajun seasoning. In the second, whisk together the milk and the hot sauce. In the third, mix the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Take your first chicken breast and dredge it through the flour. Coat it well on all sides. Then, dip it in the milk mixture. Finally, coat the chicken breast with the panko mixture. Set it on a clean platter. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, place 2 pieces of chicken into the skillet. Fry for 3-4 minutes on the first side. It should be dark golden brown.

Step 5

Flip the chicken pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through and dark golden brown all over. Set them on a clean, oven-safe platter.

Step 6

Repeat with any remaining chicken. Move the platter of chicken to the oven to keep it warm.

Step 7

In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 8

Add in the bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. Saute for 7-8 minutes or until everything is tender. Transfer the vegetable mix to a bowl and set it aside.

Step 9

Fill a (separate) large pot with water. Cover it and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, season it generously with salt. Add in the farfalle pasta.

Step 10

Cook the pasta until al dente. Save 1/4 cup of pasta water. Then, drain the pasta.

Step 11

While the pasta cooks, start making the sauce.

Step 12

In the same skillet you made the chicken and veggies, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes.

Step 13

Once the garlic is fragrant, add in the heavy cream. Let it come to a boil (watch carefully) and then immediately reduce the heat to low. Let the cream simmer for 8-10 minutes. It should be reduced by half.

Step 14

Add the milk, butter, and Cajun seasoning to the reduced cream. Whisk it to combine. Remove it from the heat.

Step 15

Add the Parmesan cheese and cooked vegetables to the sauce. Stir them to combine, adding in the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.

Step 16

Remove the chicken from the oven and slice it into thin pieces.

Step 17

Serve the pasta with the chicken slices on top. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!