Description
One pot smoky Cajun chicken and sausage pasta blends bold Southern flavor with creamy comfort in one simple, hearty weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
Andouille sausage, sliced
Bell pepper, chopped
Onion, diced
Garlic cloves, minced
Penne or rigatoni pasta (dry)
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Homemade Cajun spice mix
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown sausage slices in a large pot; remove and set aside.
Add chicken thighs, season, and sear until golden; remove.
Sauté onions and bell pepper in the same pot; add garlic.
Deglaze pot with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
Return meat, add pasta, broth, and Cajun spice; stir.
Simmer covered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cream and parmesan, if using; cook until thickened.
Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onions.
Notes
Use smoked paprika for depth.
Substitute kielbasa if andouille isn’t available.
Add more broth if the sauce reduces too quickly.
Reheat with a splash of cream or stock.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun / Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg