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Baked Ziti Alfredo with Cajun Chicken
Baked Ziti Alfredo with Cajun Chicken
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Creamy baked ziti Alfredo with Cajun-spiced chicken - a cheesy comfort casserole for the whole family to enjoy.
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
  • 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
  • 1.5 cups whole milk, or more to taste
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta boils, heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt until golden brown and fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and half of the garlic, cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute remaining garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and cook 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. Adjust thickness by adding more Parmesan or thinning with milk to your preference.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture until coated, then transfer everything to a deep casserole dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese before baking.
  • Bake until the top is golden and bubbly, around 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

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