Description
Cajun Pasta with Sausage, Shrimp & Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that showcases the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine. This recipe features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a creamy, spicy sauce, complemented by succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and tender chicken. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your guests while delivering satisfying comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced sausage and diced chicken in olive oil until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and combine with the sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg