Description
A hearty and flavorful pasta bake featuring tender chicken, roasted tomatoes, and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until softened.
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, roasted tomatoes, and creamy sauce in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.