Description
A bold and flavorful One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Smoked Sausage Pasta that combines creamy sauce with tender chicken and smoky sausage for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces of smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and smoked sausage, cooking until browned.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until veggies are soft.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and pasta, coating everything evenly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese, and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Use your favorite type of pasta and consider adding more vegetables for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg