Creamy Cajun Chicken & Sausage Pasta – A Flavor-Packed Delight
This creamy Cajun chicken and sausage pasta brings bold Cajun flavors together with a rich, creamy sauce, smoky sausage, and tender chicken, all in a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 smoked sausage (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your preferred pasta)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté the Sausage and Veggies: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and cook the smoked sausage slices until browned. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
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Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Cajun seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce thicken.
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Combine the Ingredients: Slice the chicken and return it to the pan. Add the pasta and toss everything together, coating the noodles in the creamy sauce.
Notes
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Extra Flavor Tip: Sear the chicken on high heat to get a golden crust before cooking through.
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Custom Spice: For a deeper Cajun flavor, you can make your own spice blend with paprika, garlic powder, and oregano.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg