Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring spicy Cajun chicken, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spiciness.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a different protein option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Spicy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Bake, pasta, baked pasta, Cajun chicken, comfort food