Smoky Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken thighs, smoky sausage, and a creamy Cajun sauce that brings warmth to any dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced chicken and smoked sausage, seasoning generously with Cajun spices; cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta of your choice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and creamy.
- Serve hot and garnish as desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute shrimp for chicken or add seasonal vegetables for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg