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Cajun pasta in a cast iron pan.
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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Cajun chicken and sausage pasta is a simple dish with lots of flavor. Comes together in under 30 minutes and a meal your whole family will love.
Course Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword cajun pasta, pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 667kcal
Author Wendie

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.

Notes

  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g