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Ingredients
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 ¼ cups heavy cream
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2 cups dried penne pasta
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1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
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½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add sausage to chicken in the pot and continue cooking until sausage is lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
723 | Calories |
53g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
39g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 723 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 53g | 68% |
Saturated Fat 22g | 111% |
Cholesterol 163mg | 54% |
Sodium 1707mg | 74% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 39g | 77% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 144mg | 11% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 478mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.