Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages bow tie pasta; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 bunches green onions, chopped; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk; 2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 (12 ounce) packages bow tie pasta
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and peppers in remaining oil until tender. Add the broth, soups, milk, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
3
Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to soup mixture; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
4
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 55-60 minutes or until bubbly.

1058

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (12 ounce) packages bow tie pasta, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 bunches green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

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