Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake – easy chicken recipes
This Cajun Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake is a bold and flavorful dish combining juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy Cajun-spiced sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy chicken recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Packed with quick and easy recipes flair, it's one of those easy recipes for dinner that uses rotisserie chicken or fresh chicken, and comes together in a snap. It also fits into your rotation of air fryer easy recipes and even your sweet easy recipes when you're craving savory comfort food with a kick!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2–3 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook diced chicken with Cajun seasoning until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, milk, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken into the bowl and stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve hot.