Creamy Cajun Sausage and Chicken Pasta Skillet
A comforting skillet dish combining creamy textures with zesty flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or linguine)
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the sausage until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken, onion, garlic, and bell pepper until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add the Cajun seasoning and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and let it thicken slightly.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, sausage, and chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Great served with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Can be made dairy-free by substituting heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg