One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta
Description
This one-pot Cajun chicken and sausage Alfredo pasta features a rich, creamy sauce packed with flavor. Feel free to substitute your favorite pasta!
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 1/4 cups heavy cream
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2 cups dried penne pasta
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1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
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1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Add sausage to chicken in the pot and continue cooking until sausage is 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.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning.