Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, sausage, and a zesty Cajun sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Divided
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts
- 6 ounces Smoked Sausage Sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced
- to taste Cajun Seasoning
- to taste Italian Seasoning
- to taste Salt and Pepper Optional
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Sodium free
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best results
- to taste Sea Salt
- 8 ounces Penne Pasta
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1.5 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, and a little salt and pepper, if desired.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan, rest briefly, then slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add sliced sausage and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned. Add mushrooms and cook for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to loosen any flavorful bits from the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. Heat until the sauce starts to thicken (about 3–5 minutes).
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is silky. Taste and adjust salt or Cajun seasoning as desired.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together until coated and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning if you like.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and a high-quality smoked sausage. If you prefer a lighter version, swap the heavy cream with half-and-half.