Spicy Cajun Sausage & Chicken Linguine
A comforting and flavorful dish combining spicy Cajun sausage and tender chicken in a creamy sauce over al dente linguine, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Cajun sausage
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the Cajun sausage and dicing the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop your onion and slice the bell pepper into strips. Finally, mince your garlic cloves.
- Sauté sausage and chicken in a large skillet with a splash of olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the vegetables by adding chopped onion, sliced bell pepper, and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, then pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, saving a bit of pasta water.
- Toss the cooked linguine with the sauce, ensuring every strand is coated and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish also freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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