One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta Recipe). It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low cover the pot and cook until pasta is tender 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutritional Information

One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 723.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.6g 77%

Carbohydrates: 22.4g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 52.9g 81%

Saturated Fat: 22.1g 111%

Cholesterol: 163.2mg 54%

Vitamin A Iu: 823IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.7mg 136%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 9.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 143.8mg 14%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 45.7mg 16%

Potassium: 478.3mg 13%

Sodium: 1706.5mg 68%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 52%

Calories From Fat: 475.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.