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Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake

A rich and comforting pasta bake made with tender Cajun-seasoned chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy cream cheese sauce. Baked until bubbly and lightly golden, this dish is bold, cozy, and perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pasta Bake
  • 12 oz short pasta penne, rotini, or rigatoni
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • ¾ cup milk or chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Bell peppers sliced
  • Spinach or mushrooms

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese and milk or broth, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce and stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before cooking for a smoother sauce.
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on preferred spice level.
Cover with foil while baking if the top browns too quickly.