Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Chicken, sausage, and veggies are combined with pasta in a cream sauce to make this one-dish dinner a hit!

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

4 reviews

ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 pound smoked or Cajun sausage
blackening seasoning
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper chopped
2 stalks celery diced
3 cups cooked pasta (like penne or bowties)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

directions

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and place in ziplock baggie with the blackening seasoning, toss to coat. Slice the sausage.

Melt butter in a large skillet along with the olive oil, and heat till very hot add the chicken and sausage, and saute til golden brown. Add the garlic, onions bell pepper and celery, and saute till onions are translucent and slightly golden brown. Add the wine or broth, simmer till it is reduced by half, then add the heavy cream and continue to simmer until the sauce reaches a thick consistency. Add the cooked pasta and warm through. Toss in the cheese and mix well.

added by

orchidguy

nutrition data

574 calories, 37 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrates, 39 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

Mama cook REVIEW:
September 15, 2013

Very good and easy. I did add a little extra Parmesan, but the recipe is very forgiving. Everyone loved it!
MimiChap28 REVIEW:
December 4, 2008

This was so very good. I'm going to make it again.
pvignola REVIEW:
June 20, 2007

This was so good I couldn't believe I actually made it. Very easy to make too!
petensherry REVIEW:
September 18, 2006

this dish is easy to prepare. absoulty wonderful.and it seemed like it took longer than thirty minutes not sure didnt time it. this is sooo good. if you dont like alot of spice watch the blackening seasoning it makes it spicey if you put to much

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