Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish with Cajun spices, tender chicken, smoked sausage, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken cubes with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Add sausage slices to the skillet and cook until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken and sausage to the skillet. Add cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, creamy sausage pasta, spicy pasta recipe