Dump-and-Bake Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Dump-and-Bake Cajun Chicken Pasta

This easy Cajun Chicken Pasta comes together in just 10 minutes, you don't even need to boil the noodles!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Cajun Chicken, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Cajun Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 487kcal

Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

1 16 ounce package uncooked rotini pasta
1 22 ounce jar Alfredo sauce (about 2 ½ cups)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups diced rotisserie chicken or other diced cooked chicken
1 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, not drained
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
1 cup finely chopped onion I use frozen diced onion as a shortcut
1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Optional: fresh parsley and/or sliced green onion for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F (220C).
In a large 13 x 9-inch baking dish, stir together uncooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, chicken, undrained tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Uncover; stir. At this point you should check the pasta to make sure that it is al dente (firm but just about finished cooking). If it’s still too hard, cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is al dente. Then move on to the next step.
Once pasta is al dente, sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender).
Garnish with parsley and sliced green onion, if desired.

Notes

Cooking for Two? You can easily cut the ingredients by 1/4 to get two small servings of the pasta dish. For instance, just use 4 ounces of uncooked pasta, 6 ounces of Alfredo sauce, 3/4 cup of chicken broth, 1/2 cup diced chicken, etc. Bake in a small dish (about 5 x 6-inches) if you have one, or divide into two single-serve dishes. The cooking time will be slightly shorter, but not by much so keep an eye on it!

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