Description
A delicious and hearty Louisiana Chicken Pasta Bake that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a spicy, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the skillet until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Louisiana Chicken Pasta Bake, pasta bake, chicken bake, Cajun chicken pasta