Cajun Chicken and Sausage Saute
Spice up your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Cajun Chicken and Sausage Sauté, a one-pan wonder that’s packed with smoky, savory, and spicy goodness! Tender chicken cubes, perfectly browned smoked sausage, and a medley of sautéed bell peppers and onions come together in a robust, Cajun-spiced sauce, laced with garlic, paprika, and thyme. The dish is simmered to perfection with a splash of chicken broth, creating a rich and aromatic base that pairs beautifully with fluffy white or brown rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy and zesty recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or whenever you’re craving a hearty, Louisiana-inspired meal. Garnish with fresh green onions for an extra pop of color and flavor, and let the Cajun magic begin!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces smoked sausage (e.g., andouille or kielbasa)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Dice the chicken into 1-inch cubes and slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Dice the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced chicken, and season it lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it’s browned and slightly crispy. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside with the chicken.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re softened. Add the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and dried thyme, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the broth to simmer for 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the meat in the vegetables and sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the Cajun chicken and sausage sauté over the cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 6802 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.3 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 169.7 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2780 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
