Ingredients
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- 1 lb Cajun-style sausage, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage, bell peppers, onions, and garlic; cook until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning; bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and mix in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
For more spice, add chopped jalapeños or use spicy sausage. You can modify the recipe by switching Cajun sausage with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg