10/18/2025
Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 links smoked sausage, sliced
12 oz penne pasta (or your preferred pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to your liking
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
Fresh parsle (for garnish)
Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
Drain and set aside, saving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook sausage slices for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
Melt butter in the skillet and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom.
Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken, sausage, and pasta into the skillet. Toss everything in the sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes more. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.