Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta: A Comforting Delight
A rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, savory sausage, and creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound sausage, sliced
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and sausage, cooking until browned.
- Stir in the onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and mix until well coated.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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