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Creamy Cajun pasta in a skillet, featuring penne coated in a rich, orange-red sauce, tender chicken strips, and sliced smoked sausage, garnished with fresh parsley.

Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet

This Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet is a one-pan comfort food masterpiece — smoky sausage, tender chicken, and pasta tossed in a spicy Cajun cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 8 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sausage slices and cook until browned. Add bell peppers and garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Toss until pasta is coated in the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning for more or less spice. Andouille sausage works best for authentic flavor, but any smoked sausage will do.