Description
One-Pot Cajun Chicken & Smoked Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and hearty dish that brings the best of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and al dente pasta in a rich, creamy sauce infused with bold Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the chicken is browned and vegetables are softened (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and add chicken broth along with uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer until pasta is cooked through (10–12 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for a few more minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg