Description
Cheesy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta is the ultimate creamy comfort food. The perfect blend of savory Cajun-spiced chicken, smoky sausage, and rich cheese sauce over pasta will have your taste buds dancing! Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy, satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Prepare the Chicken and Sausage:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add the smoked sausage and cook until slightly browned. - Make the Sauce:
Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to cook for 3-4 minutes, thickening slightly. - Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and everything is coated in a creamy sauce. - Serve:
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve your Cheesy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta hot. Enjoy this flavorful dish!
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or more Cajun seasoning.
- You can swap out smoked sausage for andouille sausage for a spicier version.
- Use a different type of pasta, like fettuccine, for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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