Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is easy to make in only 30 minutes! Smoked sausage, mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce here do a beautiful job creating the most amazing meal inside your kitchen.

Smoked sausage and chicken combination is sooo good here! Pasta is coated in this perfect creamy sauce and your kitchen will smell like a restaurant!

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN MAKING CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA

• Brown whole chicken breasts without cutting them first to ensure nice color on the chicken
• Slice sausage thinly to make it crisp and more enjoyable to eat!
• If not sure about heavy, use half and half instead.

Making Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta in Pictures

Brown chicken breasts first. Do not slice them yet. It’s easier and less messy to slice chicken when it’s cooked. Once browned, slice it into strips.

Next, sausage is browned in the same pan.
After the sausage is cooked, add sliced mushrooms and brown for about 5 more minutes.

How to make Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

Simply add chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce and bring to a slight simmer. Add all your seasoning: Cajun (or Creole) seasoning, Italian seasoning (you can also use Oregano instead), Paprika and Garlic powder.

And finally add grated Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce.

Add cooked pasta into the sauce.

Once pasta is mixed in with the sauce, add back sliced chicken, sausage chunks and mushrooms. Reheat the dish on low heat.

This amazing and delicious pasta dish is done! Enjoy this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta with a glass of wine.

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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta in Creamy Parmesan Sauce is easy to make in only 30 minutes! Smoked sausage, mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce here do a beautiful job creating the most amazing meal inside your kitchen.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cajun chicken pasta, cajun sausage pasta

Servings: 4

Calories: 852 kcal

Author: Olga at Whatsinthepan

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 lb. chicken breasts
• 6 oz. smoked sausage (sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)
• 8 oz. baby Bella mushrooms (sliced)
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• Italian seasoning to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• sea salt (to taste)

Pasta:

• 8 oz. penne pasta

Instructions

Pasta:

1. Boil pasta in salty water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Chicken, sausage and mushrooms:

1. Generously season chicken with salt, pepper, Cajun and Italian seasonings. Do not slice it yet. Sliced sausage into 1/4 inch circles and slice mushrooms.

2. In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and melt it over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned for a total of 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate and slice into strips.

3. Add sliced sausage pieces and brown them on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until darker in color around the edges. Remove from the skillet onto a plate. 

4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of water and add 2nd tbsp of butter and sliced mushrooms into the skillet (add more butter as well if needed). Saute until your mushrooms should look nice and moist, and dark. Once cooked, remove them from the pan as well.

Sauce:

1. To make the sauce, add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the pan, allow it to melt and then cook garlic in it until slightly browned – only for a couple of minutes.  Next add chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika and garlic powder and mix into the sauce.

2. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk to blend for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce. Taste the sauce and add salt to taste.

   
   

3. Add cooked pasta into the sauce and mix in well. Next add the chicken, sausage and mushrooms back into the pan and allow them to reheat for 2-3 minutes. Close the lid to help the heat stay in. Serve immediately!
   

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 852 Calories from Fat 459

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 51g 78%

Saturated Fat 27g 135%

Cholesterol 219mg 73%

Sodium 1156mg 48%

Potassium 1074mg 31%

Total Carbohydrates 51g 17%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 46g 92%

Vitamin A 43.4%

Vitamin C 8.9%

Calcium 31%

Iron 15.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.