One Pot Cajun Pasta

By sklesley

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 diced chicken breasts
• 8 oz. sliced smoked sausage
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 16 oz. box pasta (your choice)
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning
• Recipe for Cajun seasoning: equal parts cayenne pepper, onion powder,
• paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper)

Preparation

Step 1

Pour olive oil into heavy pot. Add diced chicken breasts, cover with Cajun seasoning and stir until chicken is evenly seasoned. Then add sliced sausage. Cook on medium 5-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add garlic, onion, peppers, mushrooms and stir. Continue cooking 3-5 minutes.

Add dry pasta ( if using long thin noodles, break in half). Pour in chicken broth. Stir until everything is mixed. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered and bring heat to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Cook until liquid evaporates or add a little cornstarch to thicken.

Add the cream and Parmesan and stir until pasta is well blended. Garnish with green onions, more Parmesan and a sprinkle of the Cajun seasoning.