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Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake is an easy to make creamy, spicy, flavorful pasta dish. Adjust the homemade Cajun seasoning to make this spicy or mild. 
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 550kcal
Author Sandra

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Farfalle pasta boiled to al dente and drained
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sautéed or grilled, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped or put through garlic presser
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 purple onion sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 2-3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning *recipe below
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray baking dish with cooking spray, I use an oval one, but you can use a 9x9 square too.
  • Cook pasta as directed and drain.
  • In a large saucepan heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil, add the onion, garlic, red, green and yellow peppers and sauté until they are slightly tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Using the same pan, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half, Cajun seasoning, 1/2 cup of parmesan, chicken, and pepper mixture.
  • Add pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to mix well. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and warm in the center.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1486mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 41.7mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 3mg