Description
One-Pot Cajun Chicken & Smoked Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines bold flavors with creamy goodness. This dish features tender chicken and smoky sausage, all enveloped in a rich Cajun-inspired sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pot recipe simplifies cooking and cleanup while delivering a hearty meal that everyone will love. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this dish to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the chicken is browned and vegetables are softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then add chicken broth and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is cooked (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg