Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 4 tablespoons cajun dry rub seasonings or 1 cup cajun marinade; 1/2 lb penne pasta (or other); 1 cup diced sweet red pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced spring onion; 1 cup diced mushroom; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 chipotle chile in adobo; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt & pepper; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
4 tablespoons cajun dry rub seasonings or 1 cup cajun marinade
1/2 lb penne pasta (or other)
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 cup thinly sliced spring onion
1 cup diced mushroom
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 chipotle chile in adobo
2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
parmesan cheese

1
Add rub or marinade to chicken and set in refrigerator for at least an hour (or you can buy an already-cajun-marinated chicken breast).
2
In the blender, combine whipping cream, can of tomatoes, garlic, chipotle pepper (pouring in a little of the adobo sauce for an extra flavor boost, if desired), and salt & pepper to taste. Blend well and set aside.
3
Sautee marinated/rubbed chicken in olive oil until almost done and then add red pepper, onion and mushroom, sauteeing until vegetables are tender.
4
Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cream sauce over chicken & veggies.Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta only about half-way through; when sauce is done simmering and has thickened a bit, add the pasta and coat thoroughly.
7
Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with parmesean cheese; bake covered with foil for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-12 minutes. (this is also a good time to add the garlic bread to the oven, if preparing).
8
Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes - and then ENJOY!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed, 4 tablespoons cajun dry rub seasonings or 1 cup cajun marinade, 1/2 lb penne pasta (or other), 1 cup diced sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy & Creamy Cajun 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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