Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta – Experience the tantalizing flavors of our Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta. This mouthwatering main course brings together tender chicken, smoky sausage, and earthy mushrooms all coated in a velvety Parmesan sauce. In half an hour you’ll be enjoying a dish that perfectly balances the warmth of Cajun spices, with the comforting goodness of pasta. Let’s embark on this journey!
The first time I prepared this Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta it was a hit at my family dinner table. I can still remember the smiles on my husband’s and child’s faces as they took their first bite. The harmonious blend of flavors left us captivated. It’s moments like these that remind me of the joy that cooking and sharing a meal can bring.
What makes this Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta truly comforting?
Savor the fusion of flavors with our Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta. This exquisite dish combines the warmth of Cajun spices with the comfort provided by a cream sauce kissed with Parmesan cheese creating a symphony of tastes that will delight your taste buds. Designed for both aspiring home cooks and seasoned enthusiasts alike this recipe embodies effortless elegance making it equally perfect, for weeknight dinners or special occasions gatherings. This dish beautifully combines succulent chicken, sausage and robust mushrooms in a velvety sauce that creates a symphony of flavors and comforting satisfaction.
What You Need To Make This Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta Recipe?
Freshly Grated Parmesan: For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce using Parmesan cheese will give you the best results. The aroma and flavor of Parmesan are unmatched giving the sauce an authentic and indulgent taste.
Seasoning: When it comes to seasoning the recipe suggests Cajun and Italian seasonings. Don’t hesitate to adjust the proportions according to your taste preferences. If you enjoy bold flavors adding a bit more Cajun seasoning can increase the spiciness of the dish while tweaking the seasoning can subtly change its overall herbal notes.
Cajun Spice: Cajun spice can vary in terms of heat intensity so feel free to customize it based on your palate. If you prefer a milder dish start with a small amount of Cajun seasoning. Gradually increase until you reach your desired level of spiciness.
Salt and Pepper: The recipe mentions adding salt and pepper according to taste. This allows you to adjust the seasoning according to your preferences. Keep in mind that Cajun seasoning also contributes to the saltiness of the dish.
Sausage: Although smoked sausage is recommended for its smoky flavor in this recipe don’t be afraid to experiment with types of sausages, for unique flavor profiles. Spicy sausage or even chicken sausage can add some twists to the dish.
Mushroom: When it comes to mushrooms Baby Bella mushrooms are an excellent choice because of their slightly nutty flavor. However, if you prefer a milder mushroom taste you can go for white button mushrooms instead.
Pasta: The type of pasta you use can affect the texture of the dish. Penne pasta is a perfect option as it captures the sauce perfectly and provides a satisfying bite. If you’re feeling adventurous you can also try using textured pasta, like rigatoni to enhance your dining experience.
Heavy cream: For the creamy sauce heavy cream is commonly used to give it a luxurious consistency. However, if you want a lighter version you can experiment with alternatives such as half and half. Just keep in mind that using alternative ingredients may affect the richness and thickness of the sauce.
Steps To Make Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta:
Step 1: To start you’ll want to cook the penne pasta, in salted water as per the instructions on the package. Once it’s cooked perfectly drain it. Set it aside.
Step 2: Now let’s move on to preparing the chicken, sausage, and mushrooms. Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, Cajun spice, and Italian seasonings. Keep the chicken breasts whole for now. Slice the sausage into circles about a quarter inch thick. Do the same with the mushrooms.
Step 3: In a skillet of size melt one tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Once it starts sizzling add in the chicken breasts. Cook each side for around 4 to 5 minutes until they have a beautiful brown color. Once cooked through transfer them onto a plate. Slice them into strips.
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Step 4: Place the sliced sausage pieces into the skillet. Let them brown for 2 to 3 minutes, on each side until they get that rich color we’re looking for. Transfer them onto a plate well.
Step 5: Add a splash of water to deglaze the skillet and then introduce another tablespoon of butter. Toss in the sliced mushrooms (adding butter if needed). Sauté them until they become moist and their color deepens. Once done cooking remove them from the skillet.
Step 6: Now comes the time to create our star ingredient. The Creamy Parmesan Sauce. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter, in the skillet. Add the garlic. Cook it until it turns a beautiful golden brown color, which should take just a few minutes.
Step 7: Next, pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire and heavy cream allowing them to simmer gently. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, paprika and garlic powder while stirring them into the sauce.
Step 8: Now it’s time to bring out the star ingredient. Parmesan cheese. Whisk it into the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes to let it blend and thicken perfectly. Remember to taste the sauce and season with sea salt as needed.
Step 9: Once that’s done let’s bring everything together in an embrace. Add the pasta into the sauce to ensure every strand is coated with that velvety goodness. Return the chicken, sausage and mushrooms back into the skillet where they can warm up for 2 to 3 minutes and let all those flavors blend beautifully.
Step 10: As this exquisite dish fills your kitchen with its aroma it’s time to serve! Scoop up portions of Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta onto plates. Watch your loved ones savor each delicious bite with joy.
Tip:
To add extra flavor to your Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta you can enhance the taste of the chicken breasts by marinating them in a combination of olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and a little lemon juice, for half an hour before cooking. This technique imparts a burst of flavor and tenderness, to the chicken taking the dish to a new level of culinary enjoyment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of pasta for this dish?
Sure you can definitely try using another type of pasta, for this dish. While penne is an ideal choice feel free to experiment with your favored pasta shape to add a personal touch.
Is there a substitute for heavy cream in the sauce?
If you’re looking for a substitute for cream, in the sauce consider using half and half. Just keep in mind that the texture and richness may be slightly different.
Can I adjust the spice level of the Cajun seasoning?
Absolutely! You can alter the spice level of the Cajun seasoning to your fondness. Feel free to customize the quantity of seasoning based on your heat preferences. This way you can create a dish that perfectly suits your taste buds.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 6 oz. smoked sausage sliced into ¼ inch pieces
- 8 oz. baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth sodium-free
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Sea salt to taste
Pasta:
- 8 oz. penne pasta
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta following the instructions, on the package. Once cooked drain it. Set it aside.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and Italian seasonings. Heat up a skillet. Sear the chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon of butter for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Once cooked through remove them from the skillet slice them up and set them aside.
- In the skillet brown the sliced sausage for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Afterward, remove it from the skillet. Set it aside as well.
- Using that same skillet again melt another tablespoon of butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms until they become moist and darkened in color. Remove them from the skillet.
- Now melt the remaining butter in the skillet. Cook minced garlic until it turns slightly browned. Pour in some chicken broth along with Worcestershire sauce and heavy cream. Allow it to simmer while adding Cajun seasoning, paprika and garlic powder to enhance its flavor.
- Next up is whisking in Parmesan cheese into this mixture until it thickens for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste it along with adding some salt if needed.
- Finally add your pasta into this sauce mixture. Stir everything together well. Reheat your chicken slices, sausage slices as well and mushrooms together in that same pan, for around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve your Creamy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Pasta immediately so you can indulge yourself with its flavors.
Notes
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