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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

For an easy midweek meal, why not try this Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta. Ready in under 30 and perfect for the whole family, this mildly spicy creamy pasta recipe is sure to be a hit. The chicken breast chunks and smoky sausage are cooked together with red bell peppers, onions, and garlic, as the basis for a wonderful creamy sauce flavored with cajun spices. You can add some chili if you like it hot, or leave it out for feeding families.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 990 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chopped smoked sausage/andouille sausage
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper - black or white
  • 12 oz pasta - we use penne
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock
  • ⅔ cup Half & Half
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch (cornflour)
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese/mozzarella
  • 1 green onion - for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 2-inch chunks.
  2. Place the chicken in a bowl, add the Cajun seasoning, the paprika, and the ground pepper. Stir well to coat and set to one side.
  3. Slice the sausage into ½ inch rings.
  4. Peel and chop the onion, then chop the bell peppers into bite-sized chunks.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or fry pan.
  6. Add in the sausage and cook over a medium-high heat for 3 minutes until starting to color.
  7. Add the vegetable and cook over a high heat for 3 minutes until softened and starting to char.
  8. Add in the crushed garlic and the chicken, reduce the heat and cook on low for 2 minutes.
  9. Whilst the chicken is cooking bring a large pot of water to boil and then add a good amount of salt.
  10. Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.
  11. Add the chicken broth to the chicken and vegetables, and bring to a simmer then add in the half and half and bring back to a simmer.
  12. Cook for a further 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  13. Mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and slowly add it to your sauce stirring constantly until it thickens
  14. Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
  15. Add the pasta to the chicken along half of the shredded cheese.
  16. Stir everything together adding the pasta cooking water until the sauce is at the consistency you want.
  17. Serve with the extra cheese and a garnish of green onions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 990kcal (50%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 182mg (61%) Sodium 1316mg (55%) Potassium 1183mg (34%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2215IU (44%) Vitamin C 97.4mg (108%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 990

% Daily Value*

Calories 990kcal 50%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 182mg 61%
Sodium 1316mg 55%
Potassium 1183mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2215IU 44%
Vitamin C 97.4mg 108%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.