Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

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Cajun · 35 min · Chicken · high-protein

714 cal 42g protein 60g carbs 34g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 3 oz smoked sausage
  • 5 oz penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 roma tomatoes
  • 3/4 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Cook penne in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Season diced chicken with cajun seasoning and saute with sliced sausage 8 minutes until browned.
  3. Add sliced bell pepper, garlic, and diced tomatoes; cook 4 minutes.
  4. Pour in cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in parmesan until smooth.
  5. Toss the pasta into the sauce, loosening with pasta water as needed, and serve.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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