Description
A smoky, cheesy, spicy pasta dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 smoked sausages, scored and pan-seared
- 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed and seasoned
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the sausages in a hot skillet until charred and juicy.
- In the same pan, sauté the seasoned chicken cubes in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add the bell peppers and stir-fry until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream, cheeses, and more Cajun seasoning. Stir until creamy.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, chicken, and half the sausage. Top with remaining sausage and parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg