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Cajun Chicken Pasta with Cream Cheese and Spinach

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Whip up this creamy Cajun chicken pasta with cream cheese bake. An easy, flavorful weeknight dinner that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the penne or rotini until al dente following package directions, then drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the cubed chicken and Cajun seasoning, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  4. Set the chicken aside and sauté the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cream cheese until melted, then whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth to form a smooth sauce.
  6. Incorporate the shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until the mixture is creamy.
  7. Toss the cooked chicken and drained pasta with the sauce until thoroughly combined.
  8. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving hot.

Notes

Pasta Texture: I always make sure to boil my pasta for two minutes less than the box suggests because it finishes cooking in the oven and stays perfectly al dente.
Sauce Consistency: