Cajun Chicken Sausage Pasta
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinner routine with this creamy and flavorful Cajun Chicken Sausage Pasta! This irresistible recipe combines tender bites of seasoned chicken, smoky Andouille sausage, and perfectly cooked penne pasta, all tossed in a rich, Cajun-spiced cream sauce. Made with a medley of bold flavors like garlic, paprika, and Parmesan cheese, this one-pan wonder is as comforting as it is easy to make. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings yet indulgent enough for a special occasion. Garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese, this dish delivers a restaurant-quality meal right at home. So, if you’re craving a spicy and creamy pasta dish, this recipe will be your new go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne pasta
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 8 oz Andouille sausage
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Slice the Andouille sausage into rounds and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced sausage. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, 0.5 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has slightly thickened (about 5 minutes), stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and blends into the sauce.
Return the cooked chicken, sausage, and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta and proteins are coated in the creamy sauce.
Simmer the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Garnish the pasta with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Optionally, sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 290.4 g | 372% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.0 g | 680% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1086 mg | 362% | |
| Sodium | 13440 mg | 584% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 306.2 g | 612% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2868 mg | 221% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3906 mg | 83% | |
*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.
