Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Yield: 10 Servings
Noodles, chicken, sausage, and a rich sauce! You will surely love this One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo! In just 20 minutes, dinner is served. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 qt. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 c heavy cream
- 14 ounces of smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 tsp of kosher salt
- freshly ground black to taste
- 1 lb. chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
- pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Italian Parsley garnish
- 4 ounces of parmesan cheese, freshly shredded, more as needed
DIRECTIONS :
- Place a large pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken pieces, then toss to coat.
- Add the chicken pieces into the pot, then sear each side for a few minutes until they turn golden brown. Transfer them onto a clean plate.
- Add the sausage into the same skillet, then cook for a few minutes until brown.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute or just until aromatic.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, dried pasta, and heavy cream until well blended. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes.
- Cover the pot, then turn the heat down to low and cook for another 15 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
- Turn off the heat, then add the Parmesan cheese and stir right away until melted completely and well incorporated.
- Add the freshly chopped parsley and stir until well blended. Season with a bit more Cajun seasoning. Dish out!
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
- I highly recommend using heavy cream for this recipe.
- Make sure to use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese for the best flavor!
- Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 654 Calories from Fat 414 Fat 46g71% Saturated Fat 21g131% Cholesterol 134mg45% Sodium 704mg31% Potassium 383mg11% Carbohydrates 39g13% Fiber 2g8% Sugar 2g2% Protein 22g44% Vitamin A 1511IU30% Vitamin C 1mg1% Calcium 196mg20% Iron 2mg11%
ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO
Yield:
10
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 qt. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 c heavy cream
- 14 ounces of smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
- 1/2 tsp of kosher salt
- freshly ground black to taste
- 1 lb. chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
- pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Italian Parsley garnish
- 4 ounces of parmesan cheese, freshly shredded, more as needed
Instructions
- Place a large pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken pieces, then toss to coat.
- Add the chicken pieces into the pot, then sear each side for a few minutes until they turn golden brown. Transfer them onto a clean plate.
- Add the sausage into the same skillet, then cook for a few minutes until brown.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute or just until aromatic.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, dried pasta, and heavy cream until well blended. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes.
- Cover the pot, then turn the heat down to low and cook for another 15 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
- Turn off the heat, then add the Parmesan cheese and stir right away until melted completely and well incorporated.
- Add the freshly chopped parsley and stir until well blended. Season with a bit more Cajun seasoning. Dish out!
- Serve and enjoy!
