Spicy Creamy Cajun Sausage & Chicken Pasta Skillet
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Spicy Creamy Cajun Sausage & Chicken Pasta Skillet, a perfect one-pan dish that brings together savory smoked sausage, tender chicken, and a delightful creamy sauce. This quick and satisfying meal is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. With colorful vegetables adding both taste and presentation, this hearty pasta dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, you’ll enjoy the convenience of easy cleanup with everything cooked in a single skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage for 5-7 minutes; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook diced chicken until no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and let simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Lower heat and add cream cheese and heavy cream; stir until well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Return sausage and chicken to the skillet; mix in Cajun seasoning thoroughly.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with the skillet mixture.
- Serve hot with optional cheese toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg