Cajun Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Drain.

3. 3

   While the ziti cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the chicken, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the bell peppers, onion, and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add more Parmesan to thicken or more milk to thin to your preference.

5. 5

   Add the cooked ziti to the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a deep casserole dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

• Calories 641.88 kcal High
• Protein 37.35 g Good Source
• Carbs 73.67 g Moderate
• Total Fat 22.88 g High
• Saturated Fat 9.9 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 96.03 mg High
• Sodium 481.74 mg High
• Fiber 5.17 g Moderate
• Sugar 10.27 g High
• Added Sugar 0.15 g Low Source
• Calcium 547.52 mg Good Source
• Iron 3.46 mg Moderate
• Potassium 538.04 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 246.86 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 56.74 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Tomatoes 🍅
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅