One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal that delivers on flavor and convenience. This dish features a delightful blend of savory spices, creamy cheese, and hearty sausage, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting dinner that will satisfy your family’s cravings. Customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level to suit everyone’s taste. Whether it’s a busy night or a cozy gathering, this pasta dish checks all the boxes for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 13 oz chicken or turkey cajun sausage (sliced)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 14.5 oz can chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with chilies
- 8 oz dry bowtie pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside, keeping the grease.
- Sauté garlic in the remaining grease for about a minute, then add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning.
- Stir in dry pasta, cover, and simmer on low for about 14 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Mix in the cooked sausage and cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg