One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta

In this one-pot pasta dish, tender chunks of chicken and smoky pieces of sausage are cooked in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 723 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups dried penne pasta
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
• 1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
• 1.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
• 0.5 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

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.