Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake
Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake is a comforting and creamy dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. This delightful casserole features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich Cajun cream cheese sauce. Baked to perfection with a gooey cheese topping, it’s an easy meal that brings the family together for a flavor-packed experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced chicken in oil until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; cook until softened (5 minutes), then stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Reduce heat and mix in cream cheese until melted. Pour in chicken broth and Cajun seasoning; stir well and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the sauce mixture until coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Swap chicken with shrimp for a seafood twist. - Add spinach or other veggies to increase nutrition. - For extra heat, incorporate cayenne pepper or hot sauce.