One Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta

• Meat

  • 1 lb Chicken
  • 14 oz Sausage, Smoked

• Produce

  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley

• Canned Goods

  • 1 qt Chicken broth, low-sodium

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Penne pasta, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning plus more
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 2 1/2 cups Heavy cream
  • 4 oz Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound of chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 quart of low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups of heavy cream
• 1 pound of dried penne pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning plus more for topping
• 4 oz of freshly shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup of Italian flat leaf parsley, minced

Directions

• Start with a large covered cooking pot.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add sausage and continue to cook until lightly browned.
• Stir in garlic and cook for for about two minutes.
• Add chicken broth, heavy cream, dried pasta and cajun seasoning to pot.
• Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and let cook covered for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
• Remove pot from heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
• Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional cajun seasoning to taste.