dinner

Cajun Chicken Bake

30 Mins

6 Servings

Ingredients

6 Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Fillets

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend, divided

12 ounce penne pasta, dried

2 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoon flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cup milk

2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, divided

16 ounce frozen sweet pepper stir-fry, thawed

Enjoy a taste of the bayou with a kick of Cajun seasoning all over Grilled & Ready® chicken. A bed of penne pasta counters with a soft bite. Perfect for any night of the week.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets with oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning; set aside.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions.

3. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thicken and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Reduce heat to low. Add the 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until cheese melts.

4. Add cooked pasta and sweet pepper stir-fry to sauce; stir to combine. Transfer to a greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Top with reserved chicken.

5. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.