One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta

Name: One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1.25 cups heavy cream; 2 cups dried penne pasta; 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste; 0.5 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

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It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Recipe by Christine

Published on July 11, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

723	Calories
53g	Fat
22g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 723
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	68%
Saturated Fat 22g	111%
Cholesterol 163mg	54%
Sodium 1707mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 39g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 478mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.