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

One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for serving a crowd, as it requires just one pot for cooking and can be ready in under 30 minutes.

The dish starts with chicken and sausage being sautéed in a large pot, along with onions, peppers, and garlic to create a flavorful base for the pasta. Then, the Cajun...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups dried penne pasta
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
  • Nutrition

    723 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 1707mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 144mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 478mg