Description
Indulge in the ultimate creamy and flavorful dish with this Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta recipe. A perfect blend of tender chicken, smoky sausage, and spicy pepper jack cheese, all cooked to creamy perfection in one pot. This hearty meal is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sausage:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken pieces with seasonings until browned.
- Sear the Sausage: In the same skillet, brown the smoked sausage, add garlic and sauté.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, broth, and cream. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Add Cheese: Stir in pepper jack and Parmesan until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Let pasta rest, thicken, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half and reduced-fat cheese.
- Add spinach or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
