Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender chicken, savory Andouille sausage, and a creamy Cajun-infused sauce for a budget-friendly dish that's sure to impress. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend feast!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Branch and Vine Garlic Infused Olive Oil
- Smoked Sausage
- 3 tbsp Creole Kick (or your favorite Cajun seasoning)
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 13 ½ oz Canned Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 lb Penne Pasta
- 1/2 tsp Coriander
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook it according to the package instructions, aiming for al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining the cooked pasta. Drain the pasta in a colander and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process. Set it aside.
- Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat and add the Branch and Vine Garlic Infused Olive Oil. Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan. Cook the sausage until it gets a nice sear and is heated through. Once done, remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the cubed chicken breast. Cook the chicken until it's no longer pink and is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté them until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle the Creole Kick (or Cajun seasoning) over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir to combine and let the spices toast briefly. Add the canned tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up with a spoon. Cook the tomato mixture for a few minutes until it thickens and reduces slightly.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir to incorporate.
- Return the cooked chicken and seared andouille sausage to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken and sausage with the creamy tomato sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Carefully add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet. Gently stir everything together to ensure the pasta is well-coated with the sauce and proteins.
- Sprinkle the coriander into the mixture and stir it in. Finally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top and stir until it's evenly distributed.
- Serve your creamy cajun chicken and andouille sausage pasta hot, garnished with more Parmesan cheese and some chopped green onions or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
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