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Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake

Enjoy a comforting baked pasta dish infused with Cajun spices, creamy cheese, and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 12 oz penne or rotini pasta Your choice of pasta
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste
Vegetables and Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced Feel free to substitute with a green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half or coconut cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Chopped parsley Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions—just until al dente. Drain it and set aside.
Cooking Chicken and Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken sprinkled with Cajun seasoning. Brown the chicken for about 5–7 minutes, until it’s fully cooked. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, toss in the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until everything softens and the onions become translucent.
Making the Sauce
  1. Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts and combines beautifully with the veggies.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, mixing well to form a smooth sauce. Stir in the shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue to stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is perfectly creamy.
Combining and Baking
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet, then add the drained pasta. Mix everything together until the pasta is well coated in that creamy sauce.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley, if you like, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with a fresh garden salad or garlic bread. Can be frozen unbaked for up to 3 months.

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