How to Make Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Cajun flavors and hearty pasta dishes, then this Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta recipe is exactly what you need to try. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends. With a perfect blend of spicy, smoky, and savory flavors, this dish is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

The combination of Cajun seasoning, tender chicken, and savory sausage creates a deliciously rich and satisfying dish that will leave...

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Ingredients

  • 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper
  • 4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
  • 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste.
  • Grill chicken breast and pork sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut chicken and sausage into bite-size pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chicken and sausage pieces into vegetables, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour 1 cup half-and-half into skillet. Stir to combine.
  • Mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Toss cooked farfalle pasta into mixture until coated; season with additional Cajun seasoning and dried basil.
  • Nutrition

    561 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 629mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 92mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 870mg