One-Pan Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
One-Pan Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a deliciously rich dish that combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and al dente pasta all enveloped in a creamy Cajun sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal comes together in just 35 minutes, minimizing mess while maximizing flavor. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to cater to different tastes. With its comforting taste and quick preparation, it’s bound to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 lb smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), with juices
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning; cook until browned.
- Stir in sausage and heat through.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta; cover and cook until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg