Description
One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner that combines rich flavors and creamy goodness in under 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder features succulent chicken sausage sautéed with aromatic garlic, simmered in a savory chicken broth and heavy cream, then tossed with bowtie pasta and melted cheddar cheese for an indulgent yet simple meal. It’s customizable to suit your family’s tastes, whether you want to swap proteins or add extra veggies. With minimal cleanup required, this comforting dish will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13oz) pack chicken sausage (cut into coins)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 (10oz) can diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 ounces dry bowtie pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and cajun seasoning; stir well. Add dry bowtie pasta and cover. Simmer on low for about 14 minutes.
- Once the pasta is cooked, return the sausage to the skillet and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg