Cajun Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Cheesy, creamy, cajun chicken Alfredo lasagna

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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Lasagna – Instructions

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PREP (about 1 hour)

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1. Pat the chicken dry and coat it all over with 4 tbsp Cajun seasoning.

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2. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a big skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken in batches, 6–7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Rest 10 minutes, then dice or shred.

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3. In the same skillet (keep the browned bits), cook the diced onions and peppers until soft, about 8 minutes. Mix them with the chicken and set aside.

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4. Boil the noodles in heavily salted water for 2 minutes less than the box says. Drain, rinse with cool water, and lay them flat on oiled sheet pans so they don't stick together.

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CREAM CHEESE LAYER

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5. Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 2 eggs, 1½ cups Parmesan, the chopped parsley, and a splash of milk until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.

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SAUCE (about 20 minutes)

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6. In a big pot (5+ quarts), melt 1 cup butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.

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7. Whisk in ½ cup flour and keep whisking for 2 minutes.

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8. Slowly whisk in 6 cups heavy cream and 4 cups milk. Bring to a gentle simmer (not a hard boil) and cook 8–10 minutes, until it coats a spoon.

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9. Take it off the heat. Whisk in 8 oz cream cheese until smooth, then 4 cups Parmesan a handful at a time.

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10. Stir in 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 2 tsp black pepper. Taste before adding any salt. The sauce should be a little thinner than you'd want on pasta, because the noodles soak it up.

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ASSEMBLE

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11. Heat the oven to 375°F.

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12. For each pan, layer in this order:

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- Sauce on the bottom

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- Noodles

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- Cream cheese mixture

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- Chicken and veggies

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- Sauce

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- Mozzarella

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Repeat for 3 layers total.

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13. Finish each pan with noodles, a thick coat of sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella. Leave about ½ inch at the top so it doesn't bubble over.

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BAKE

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14. Spray the shiny side of the foil, cover each pan, and set them on sheet trays.

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15. Bake covered for 45 minutes.

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16. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more, until it's bubbly and browned.

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17. Let it rest at least 20 minutes before cutting.

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MAKE-AHEAD: Assemble the day before, cover, and refrigerate. Add 15 minutes to the covered bake time.