Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish enveloping tender chicken with Cajun flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add the shredded chicken. Stir in Cajun seasoning and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, half of the cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Try using leftover rotisserie chicken for flavor and convenience. Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg