Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste; 1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper; 4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed; 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste; 1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper
4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2
Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste.
3
Grill chicken breast and pork sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side.
4
Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
5
Cut chicken and sausage into bite-size pieces.
6
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
7
Cook the farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
8
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Cook and stir green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Stir chicken and sausage pieces into vegetables, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour 1 cup half-and-half into skillet.
11
Stir to combine.
12
Mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes.
13
Toss cooked farfalle pasta into mixture until coated; season with additional Cajun seasoning and dried basil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste, 1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper, 4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

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