Cajun Chicken Spaghetti
This Cajun Chicken Spaghetti is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and sautéed vegetables!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 707kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced (about 1 small onion)
- ½ cup celery, diced (about 1 to 2 ribs)
- ½ cup green bell pepper, diced (about 1 small pepper)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, homemade or store-bought
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for added heat
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional, for added heat
- 2 cups (16 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 ½ cups (282.5 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook and stir for an additional 45 to 60 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine everything. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 to 10 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
- Add the chicken, cooked spaghetti, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan. Stir gently over low heat until the cheeses melt and coat everything evenly.
- Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes for a golden crust, watching carefully.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish generously with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 707kcal