Description
This Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and flavorful spices with creamy Pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sausage:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 225g (8 oz) smoked sausage, sliced
Veggies and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Liquid and Dairy:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Pasta and Cheese:
- 225g (8 oz) penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned, then add sausage.
- Add Veggies and Seasonings: Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic with spices until softened.
- Cook the Pasta: Pour in broth, cream, pasta, and seasonings. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Melt the Cheese: Stir in Pepper Jack cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute Cajun seasoning for a spicier kick.
- Rotini, rigatoni, or bowtie pasta are great alternatives.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
