Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Cajun cuisine right to your dining table. This quick and easy recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, complemented by smoky sausage and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its satisfying texture and delicious flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces short cut pasta (like penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 (12 oz) package smoked chicken or turkey sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 bell peppers (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving some cooking water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the sausage with half of the Cajun seasoning until browned.
- Add diced onions, bell peppers, remaining seasoning, and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened.
- Whisk in chicken broth, cream, and tomato paste; bring to a gentle boil and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then mix in cooked pasta and sausage. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg