One Pot Cajun Pasta
Enjoy a creamy Cajun Chicken Sausage Pasta made with browned andouille chicken sausage, colorful bell peppers, and brown rice pasta tossed in a rich fire-roasted tomato cream sauce. It's perfect for a comforting, high-protein dinner.
Servings 5
Calories 682kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb andouille chicken sausage
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb brown rice pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tsp cajun seasoning
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1, 14 oz can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Slice the sausage into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and lightly crispy.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock, half-and-half, and crushed tomatoes, then add the uncooked pasta. Stir well to combine.
- Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover and cook for 9–11 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 9g