Spicy Creamy Cajun Sausage & Chicken Pasta Skillet
A flavorful and hearty pasta skillet featuring smoked sausage, chicken, and a creamy Cajun sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb smoked beef sausage (sliced)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
Vegetables
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
Dairy & Seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese (package)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Pasta
- 1 lb pasta (penne or rotini)
Instructions
- Brown sausage in skillet for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook chicken in skillet until no longer pink (5-6 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lower heat; add cream cheese and heavy cream until melted into a sauce.
- Return sausage and chicken to skillet; mix in Cajun seasoning.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with skillet mixture.
- Serve hot with optional shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your preferred level of spiciness.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 35g | Sodium: 900mg