Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
This dish combines pasta, chicken, and a creamy Cajun sauce for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 breasts chicken, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
Optional garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cubed chicken. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, and paprika. Mix until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pot and mix well to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.