Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
A comforting one-dish meal that combines tender chicken, cooked pasta, and a creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Great for using leftovers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth and creamy.
- Add the diced bell pepper, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pasta and chicken. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired, and serve.
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Notes
This dish can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. For added flavor, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sliced olives can be incorporated. Adjust Cajun seasoning according to preference to manage heat levels.