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Creamy One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta with Andouille

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish combining smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken, and a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 12 oz uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: dice the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic, slice the andouille sausage, and cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook 4-5 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3 minutes until slightly crisp. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning over the veggies and sausage. Stir well to coat. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in uncooked pasta and partially cooked chicken. Ensure pasta is submerged in broth. Cover with lid and simmer on medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Once pasta is tender and broth mostly absorbed, lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and combined.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as needed. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Do not skip browning the chicken to add texture and flavor. Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent scorching. Stir pasta occasionally during simmering to avoid sticking. Adjust liquid as needed if sauce thickens too much. Rest pasta off heat for 5 minutes to thicken sauce. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Cajun chicken pasta, one-pot pasta, creamy pasta, andouille sausage, easy dinner, spicy pasta, comfort food

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