Description
This Louisiana Chicken Pasta Bake is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce with a Cajun kick. Perfect for a delicious family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken tenders, breast or thighs
- cajun seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Veggies:
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 10 cloves garlic
- 2 crowns broccoli, broken into small florets
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
Other:
- 1 lb pasta, farfelle (penne or any pasta of your choice)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup parmesan, grated
- 3 cups shredded cheese, divided (colby jack, cheddar, pepperjack whichever you prefer)
- olive oil
Instructions
- Prep & Saute Veggies – Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken with cajun seasoning. Saute garlic in butter, then cook peppers, onion, and broccoli. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken – Cook chicken in olive oil, then toss in butter and garlic. Slice and set aside.
- Make the Sauce – Saute garlic, add tomatoes, cream, stock, cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Simmer. Cook pasta.
- Toss & Bake – Combine pasta, chicken, veggies, sauce, and half of cheese. Bake in a dish topped with remaining cheese.
- Reheating & Serving Tips – To reheat, add stock, cream, and butter to each bowl. Serve with breadsticks or salad.
Notes
- You can customize the cheese blend to your preference.
- Adjust the cajun seasoning to suit your spice level.
- Feel free to add more veggies like mushrooms or peas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Louisiana, Chicken Pasta Bake, Cajun, Comfort Food, Cheesy Pasta
