Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
Indulge in a creamy and comforting dish with this Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe. This one-pan wonder combines tender chicken, zesty Cajun seasoning, and rich cream cheese, delivering a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning until browned and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Return cooked chicken and drained pasta to the skillet; mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg