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How to Make Baked Ziti Alfredo with Cajun Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Ziti Alfredo with Cajun Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests. This pasta dish combines the rich and creamy flavors of Alfredo sauce with the bold and robust taste of Cajun chicken, creating a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

The combination of tender ziti pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken makes for a winning flavor profile that is sure to please e...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 6 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk, or more to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Saute until chicken is cooked through and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add more Parmesan to thicken or more milk to thin to your liking.
  • Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a deep casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 791mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 308mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 584mg

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