Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this bold and creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet! This easy recipe brings together juicy chicken, smoky sausage, and tender pasta in a rich, Cajun-spiced cream sauce—all made in just one skillet. Perfect for quick dinners, flavorful meal prep, or comfort food cravings, this dish packs southern heat with big flavors and easy cleanup. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea or a satisfying one-pot meal, this skillet delivers everything you want in a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage and sear both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil and diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside with sausage.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in paprika and remaining Cajun seasoning. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta to the skillet, submerging it in the sauce. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender, return sausage and chicken to the pan. Toss everything to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes