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Louisiana Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Louisiana Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Louisiana Chicken Pasta Bake recipe is a delicious and comforting dish inspired by the Cheesecake Factory’s popular pasta. It features cajun-spiced chicken, creamy alfredo sauce, flavorful veggies, and layers of gooey cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection.


Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders, breast or thighs

Veggies:

  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 2 crowns broccoli, broken into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 roma tomatoes, diced

Pasta:

  • 1 lb pasta, farfelle penne or any pasta of your choice

Sauce:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock/broth
  • 1 cup parmesan, grated

Cheese:

  • 3 cups shredded cheese, divided colby jack, cheddar, pepperjack
  • cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep & Saute Veggies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season chicken with cajun seasoning. Saute garlic, onion, broccoli, and bell pepper. Set veggies aside.
  2. Cook Chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil and butter. Slice chicken after resting.
  3. Make the Sauce: Saute garlic, add tomatoes, cream, stock, cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Simmer until thickened. Cook pasta al dente.
  4. Toss & Bake: Combine pasta, chicken, veggies, and half of the cheese. Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly.

Notes

  • To reheat pasta, add a splash of chicken stock, cream, and butter to each bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Serve with breadsticks or Texas toast and a salad.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Louisiana

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 24g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg