Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta
Creamy Pepper Jack Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the perfect balance of comfort and excitement to your dinner table. Imagine tender chicken and smoky sausage enveloped in a rich, creamy pepper jack cheese sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with bold flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Whether you’re enjoying a cozy weeknight meal or hosting friends, this creamy pasta is sure to impress and warm the heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a lighter option)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the diced chicken until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced sausage and cook until browned; remove alongside the chicken.
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in the remaining oil until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then pour in heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken and sausage to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Toss in the cooked penne pasta until everything is evenly coated. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg