Skillet Creamy Spicy Cajun Chicken & Sausage Pasta
A flavorful and spicy one-skillet dish featuring chicken, sausage, and pasta in a creamy Cajun-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
- 8 oz Andouille or smoked sausage Andouille or smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 cups rotini or favorite pasta rotini or favorite pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Cajun seasoning plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder garlic powder
- 1/2 onion onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Cook sausage slices until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic, then deglaze with chicken broth and stir in heavy cream.
- Cook pasta, combine with sauce, chicken, and sausage, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For an extra spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce before serving.