Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Recipe
Description
This Cajun chicken and sausage pasta recipe combines Cajun-seasoned grilled chicken, jalapeño sausage, bow tie pasta, and vegetables in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
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1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
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1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
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1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper
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4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
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1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
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1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
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1 pinch dried basil, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
3
Grill chicken breast and sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; rest for 5 minutes. Cut chicken and sausage into bite-sized pieces.
4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
5
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken and sausage pieces; reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup half-and-half.
6
Whisk cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; stir into skillet until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Toss in farfalle until coated; season with 1 pinch Cajun seasoning and dried basil.