Chicken and Sausage Cajun Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken and Sausage Cajun Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 chicken boob, diced (or 2 if they come in the pack); 1 lb sausage, sliced (Andouille or whatever you can find); 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (see below); 1 Onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 Tbsp fish sauce; 16 oz linguine (or other pasta); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded parmesan

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 chicken boob, diced (or 2 if they come in the pack)
1 lb sausage, sliced (Andouille or whatever you can find)
1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (see below)
1 Onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
5 cups chicken stock
1 Tbsp fish sauce
16 oz linguine (or other pasta)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded parmesan

1
In a 6 quart (or larger) pot, add the olive oil and place the pot over high heat.
2
When the oil begins to shimmer (and the first wisps of smoke appear), add the chicken and brown (2-3 min)
3
Add the sausage and continue to saute (2-3 min)
4
Add the Cajun seasoning and stir to coat.
5
Add the veggies and saute (3-5 min)
6
Add the noodles, stock, and fish sauce (no, it won't taste fishy.
7
the fish sauce is there to boost the savory-ness of the dish.
8
You can find fish sauce at your Asian grocer.
9
It should be translucent and brown).
10
Turn the heat to low and lightly move the noodles around to distribute and cover.
11
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 min until the noodles are done.
12
There should be some stock left in the pot.
13
Add the cream and the parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
14
Stir the ingredients to bring the sauce together.
15
The starch from the pasta should be sufficient to thicken the sauce.
16
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
17
Serve in bowls, topped with more grated parmesan and garnish of your choice.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 Tbsp olive oil, 1 chicken boob, diced (or 2 if they come in the pack), 1 lb sausage, sliced (Andouille or whatever you can find), 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (see below), and more.

Yes, Chicken and Sausage Cajun 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Sausage Cajun Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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