Creamy Cajun Chicken & Sausage Pasta

10 meals (estimated)

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Ingredients

• ½ stick butter
• 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 lb bowtie (farfalle) pasta
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Brown the sliced smoked sausage in the skillet, then remove and set aside.
3. Season the cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic salt, and black pepper.
4. Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet until browned and fully cooked.
5. Clear a space in the skillet and add the dry bowtie pasta, toasting it for 2–3 minutes while stirring frequently.
6. Add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping the bottom to release any browned bits.
7. Cover the skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
9. Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and mix well.
10. Allow the pasta to rest for 2–3 minutes to thicken, garnish with parsley, and serve.