SPICY & CREAMY CAJUN PASTA BAKE

Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake image

Provided by Emily Jane

Categories Cajun

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
4 tablespoons cajun dry rub seasonings or 1 cup cajun marinade
1/2 lb penne pasta (or other)
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 cup thinly sliced spring onion
1 cup diced mushroom
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 chipotle chile in adobo
2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Add rub or marinade to chicken and set in refrigerator for at least an hour (or you can buy an already-cajun-marinated chicken breast).
In the blender, combine whipping cream, can of tomatoes, garlic, chipotle pepper (pouring in a little of the adobo sauce for an extra flavor boost, if desired), and salt & pepper to taste. Blend well and set aside.
Sautee marinated/rubbed chicken in olive oil until almost done and then add red pepper, onion and mushroom, sauteeing until vegetables are tender.
Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cream sauce over chicken & veggies.Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta only about half-way through; when sauce is done simmering and has thickened a bit, add the pasta and coat thoroughly.
Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with parmesean cheese; bake covered with foil for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-12 minutes. (this is also a good time to add the garlic bread to the oven, if preparing).
Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes - and then ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.1, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 107.5, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 31.5