Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
This creamy and flavorful pasta bake features tender chicken, Cajun seasoning, and a rich cream cheese sauce. Baked with mozzarella and Parmesan, it’s a hearty and comforting meal that’s perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook chicken: Season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and Parmesan. Simmer until smooth. Add diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Mix cooked pasta, chicken, and sauce. Stir in half the mozzarella.
- Bake: Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any pasta of your choice, but penne works great for this dish.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute with a non-dairy cream cheese and cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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