Cajun Chicken Pasta with Smoked Sausage and Chorizo
Cajun Chicken Sausage Chorizo Pasta is a one pot wonder that's so good, everyone will want more!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Chicken breats, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 14 oz Smoked sausge, cut into 1/2" slices
- 11 oz Chorizo
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
Cajun Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 1-1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning optional
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated fresh will give best results
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package.
- Season cut chicken with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, italian seasoning and paprika
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add chicken to skillet. Cook chicken until done, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add sliced smoked sausages and brown for about 2 minutes. Add chorizo and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Making the sauce
- Using the same pan, add butter. Once it melts, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and half & half. Let it come to a simmer. Add in cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, italian seasoning and mix well.
- Add cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. It will start to thicken up. It should take about 2-3 minutes.
- By this time the pasta should be ready. Drain and add to the pan. Mix well.
- Add chicken and sausage back to the pan. Stir and taste to see if you need to add salt.
- Once everything is heated up. Cover and turn heat off.
- Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
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