CHILI'S® CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients
- 1/2 box penne
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut thin)
- 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp. butter, divided
- 1 pt. half-and-half
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese, separated
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 tsp. sliced flat-leaf parsley
Directions
- Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to skillet, along with half-and-half, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup of parmesan. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
- Toss pasta in sauce and divide onto plates. Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Sprinkle each with remaining parmesan, diced tomatoes and parsley.
CHIPOTLE® GUACAMOLE
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 jalapeño (including seeds), diced
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Directions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove pits carefully and scoop the avocados into a bowl.
- Toss and coat with lime juice.
- Add salt and mash until smooth.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients and mix.
Want to make sure your guac is just right? Watch Chipotle’s Executive Chef Chad show you how it’s done!
MCDONALD’S® FRENCH FRIES
Ingredients
- Canola oil
- Soybean oil (can substitute with safflower oil)
- Corn oil
- 1/4 cup ice
- 1/2 cup unsalted beef stock
- 1/4 cup soy milk
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 bag of shoestring potatoes (26 ounces)
Directions
- Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine ice, beef stock, soy milk and baking powder in a bowl, and mix until combined.
- Place fries into the brine and remove after a few seconds.
- Put brined fries back into the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Drop fries into oil and cook for 2 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness.
OLIVE GARDEN® ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 packet Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. freshly grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients and season with salt.
STARBUCKS® VANILLA BEAN FRAPPUCCINO
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Blend all ingredients, except whipped cream, until smooth. Transfer to serving cup and top with whipped cream, if desired.
CHILI’S is a registered trademark of Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P.; CHIPOTLE is a registered trademark of CMG Pepper, LLC; OLIVE GARDEN is a registered trademark of Darden Concepts, Inc.; MCDONALD’S is a registered trademark of McDonald’s Corporation; STARBUCKS is a registered trademark of Starbucks Corporation; and are not affiliated with Horace Mann.
WBTL-0827 (June 20)