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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Sausage Pasta

One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Sausage Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz smoked halal chicken andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch coins fully cooked
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for searing
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips sweet contrast
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips classic Cajun mirepoix element
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend (low sodium) adjust heat to taste
  • 8 oz dry penne rigate pasta tubes trap the sauce
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream rich velvety body
  • 3/4 cup aged parmesan cheese, freshly grated melts silky smooth
  • 3 stalks green scallions, thinly sliced fresh herb finish

Method
 

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken sausage coins and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden-brown on both sides. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet with rendered juices, add sliced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning blend, cooking for 60 seconds until intensely fragrant.
  3. Simmer the Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add dry penne pasta and stir to submerge. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes until penne is tender and most liquid has reduced into a starchy reduction.
  4. Stir in Cream & Cheese: Remove the lid and turn heat to low. Pour in heavy whipping cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes as the cheese melts into a luxurious, glossy orange-red Cajun cream sauce.
  5. Combine & Garnish: Return the seared sausage coins and any resting juices back to the skillet, tossing gently to coat every tube of penne. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green scallions and extra cracked black pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 28gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 18mg

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