Name: Korean Cajun Pasta Bake (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne pasta; 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs-cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp Sliced green onions

Recipe tier

A flavorful fusion dish combining the spicy kick of Cajun seasoning with the savory sweetness of Korean gochujang, baked with pasta and a creamy sauce.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 10

Ingredients 14

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Penne pasta
Chicken
1 pound 450 g Boneless, skinless chicken thighs-cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp 15 mL Cajun seasoning
Sauce
cup 120 mL Butter
cup 60 mL All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
2 tbsp 30 mL Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp 15 mL Soy sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper (optional)
Cheese
1 cup 100 g Shredded mozzarella cheese
cup 50 g Shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish
2 tbsp 30 mL Sliced green onions

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season Chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, cook Chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Stir in Gochujang, Soy sauce, Garlic powder, Black pepper, and Cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
Combine cooked Pasta, Chicken, and Sauce in a large baking dish.
Top with Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with Green onions before serving.