Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake | Comfort Food Recipes
You know those days when you just need a big bowl of something warm, cheesy, and comforting? That’s exactly what this Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake delivers. It’s one of those comfort food recipes that hugs you from the inside out, and let’s be honest, sometimes we all need a carb-loaded hug.
I’ve made plenty of cajun pasta recipes in my kitchen, but this one is different—it balances just the right amount of spice with creamy cheese that melts into every noodle. I once tried to eat only a small portion. Big mistake. Next thing I knew, I was scraping the dish for the crispy edges of baked pasta. Can you blame me?
If you’re into Cajun Food Recipes or hunting down an easy pasta bake recipe that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen but actually didn’t, then this dish is your new best friend. It’s perfect for weeknights, weekends, or when you’ve got company coming over. Chicken Meal Recipes don’t get much cozier than this one.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 300g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200g cream cheese
- 200ml heavy cream
- 150g grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add diced chicken and sprinkle in Cajun seasoning. Stir well.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add pasta to the sauce and mix everything together.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.