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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Easy, spicy, and creamy pasta dinner with chicken, penne, sausage and smoky Cajun flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 852 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon butter unsalted and divided
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 6 oz smoked sausage sliced into ¼ inch pieces
  • 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms sliced
  • Cajun seasoning to taste
  • Italian seasoning to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste, optional
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth sodium free
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • sea salt to taste
  • 8 oz penne pasta

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start by melting a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken.
  • Add a tablespoon of butter, then smoked sausage slices. Cook until crispy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until they soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic, and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a simmer.
  • Return chicken to skillet, stir to combine. Lower heat and add remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Cook pasta separately until al dente, drain and add to skillet.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, stir to melt. Season to taste with salt.

Notes

Serve immediately while hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container.