How to Make Appetizing Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake. Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. This Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake is creamy and decadent and goes perfect with a side of greens. If you like blackened chicken and a bit of spice you will definitely love this recipe.

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Ingredients of Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

1. It's 1 lb. of bow tie pasta, cooked.
2. You need 3 of chicken breasts.
3. You need 1/2 of of each, red green and orange bell peppers.
4. It's 1 of small onion.
5. Prepare 2 jars (14.5 oz.) of each) Alfredo sauce.
6. It's 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
7. It's 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. It's 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
9. You need 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder.
10. It's 1/2 tsp. of black pepper.
11. Prepare 3 tsp. of Cajun seasoning.
12. Prepare 1 Tbsp. of dried parsley.
13. It's 1/4 tsp. of red pepper.

How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil. Season cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Add chicken to the pan and brown on all sides.

Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake instructions

1. Begin prep-dice onion and slice bell peppers into strips. Beer is optional ;).
2. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and saute in a little olive oil over medium high heat. Add all seasonings except cajun seasoning..
3. When chicken is half way cooked, add onion and peppers..
4. Continue to saute until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add cajun seasoning..
5. Mix in cooked drained pasta, both jars of Alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese. Combine thoroughly..
6. Spoon into prepared 9x13 baking dish..
7. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses..
8. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly..
9. Enjoy!.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Pasta is always a welcome addition to our dinner menu. Whether we're entertaining friends and family or making dinner for the kids after a hectic day, pasta is a winner.