Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta is an easy hearty dish with a creamy sauce that the whole family will love.
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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta dish. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy chicken and savory sausage with a spicy Cajun kick, all mixed together with tender pasta for a satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. If you love cajun flavors like we do try this Crab Boil Recipe!
Ingredients needed for cajun pasta
Ingredient Notes
- Pasta- And pasta will work, I just recommend it be cooked to al dente.
- Chicken- Either skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs will work.
- Cajun seasoning- Creole seasoning will also work.
- Smoked sausage- Spicy, smoked, or even andouille sausage is great in this recipe.
- Bell peppers- I use both red bell pepper and green bell pepper but you can stick with one if you prefer.
- Onion-Yellow onion is what I use.
- Parmesan cheese- use freshly grated not the stuff from the green can.
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How to make this recipe
Step 1-Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add the sliced smoked sausages and brown. Remove to a plate.
Step 2-Season chicken then, add in with the peppers and onions and cook until no longer pink.
Step3- Add the sausages back in with the garlic.
Step 4-Add in the half n half.
Step 5-Whisk in the parmesan cheese.
Step 6-Toss in the cooked pasta into the cream sauce.
Why this recipe works
I live for quick and easy weeknight dinners like my Taco Pasta Skillet. The chicken and sausage pasta recipe is a comforting dish and always a huge hit around here. This particular dish is ready in under 30 minutes has a creamy cajun sauce, and is loaded with delicious flavors.
Recipe Tips
- I used chicken tenders, but you can really use any cut of chicken you prefer.
- Any kind of smoked sausage works well in the dish. Some have a little more kick than others.
- I usually use Penne pasta, but you can use 8 oz of whatever you have on hand really.
- If you don't have any half-and-half on hand, you can do a 50/50 ratio of whole milk and heavy whipping cream.
Recipe FAQ's
Cajun flavors can have a bit of a kick. I recommend tasting as you go, you can always add more cajun spices toward the end.
This is one pasta dish that tastes better the next day. But the sauce will have soaked into the pasta and won't be as creamy. You can make the sauce and pasta and then just warm the sauce and toss in the pasta right before serving.
Yes, use a gluten-free pasta like this one it is mild in flavor and chewy texture and is a good substitute for most pasta dishes.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This is a dish that can be served all on its own. but if you would like a side my No Knead Artisan Bread is easy and delicious.
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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning or more if desired
- 1 ½ lbs chicken diced
- 3 smoked sausage links cut into slices
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup red pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ cups half and half
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl toss the diced chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, peppers, and onions. Cook until chicken is no longer pink about 7-8 minutes.
- Add in sliced sausage and garlic and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add in the half and half. Mix and let it come to a low simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
- Add in the pasta and mix everything together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese if desired.
Yay Susan, so happy your family loves it 🙂
This is the second time I made this recipe. My family loves it! It's delicious! I make a double recipe so we have leftovers.
I forgot to brown the smoke sausage first but it still was so good but browning the sausage like I should had would made it amazing. Definitely will make again
I used fettuccine. I also added 1/2 cup chicken stock and 1 cup heavy cream. Dash of Black pepper and cayenne pepper also
Yeah try it with the cajun sausage and give it a taste you can always sprinkle more seasoning in if you like.
What if you substitute Cajun smoked sausage? Would you omit the Cajun seasoning then? I’m worried it might be too spicy with both.
yay Kay! So happy your family enjoyed it 🙂
This was excellent. The family loved it.