Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake, a hearty and comforting dish that will satisfy your cravings for a creamy pasta bake with a hint of Cajun spice.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, cook the cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning in olive oil until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, cook onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until softened. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then add cheddar, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until creamy.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, and mix well.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake Recipe, Creamy Pasta Bake
