Description
Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake is a comforting yet exciting dish that combines the rich and creamy factors of a pasta bake with the zesty flavors of Cajun seasoning. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights and loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (use more or less to your taste)
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz (450g) penne pasta, or other short pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook the pasta until al dente
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until browned
- Sauté onion and bell peppers until soft. Add garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning
- Stir in chicken broth, then add cream cheese and heavy cream, whisking until smooth
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, mixing well. Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake for 15-20 minutes
Notes
For a milder dish, use less Cajun seasoning.
You can make it ahead of time by assembling it without the cheese topping and refrigerating.
Let it rest after baking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: N/A