Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

from whatsinthepan.com
30 min
4 servings

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Smoked Sausage is easy to make in only 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp butter ((unsalted and divided))
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts
  • 6 oz. smoked sausage ((sliced into 1/4 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 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese ((freshly grated for best results))
  • sea salt ((to taste))
  • 8 oz. penne pasta

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil pasta in salty water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Generously season chicken with salt, pepper, Cajun and Italian seasonings. Do not slice it yet - you will be cooking it whole. Slice sausage into 1/4 inch circles and slice mushrooms.

  3. 3

    To make the sauce, add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the pan, allow it to melt and then cook garlic in it until slightly browned – only for a couple of minutes.  Next add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika and garlic powder and mix into the sauce.