Who doesn't love pasta? Cajun Chicken & Sausage Penne

If you love Italian and Cajun food like us, you will truly enjoy this mix of the two! We put this delicious dish together for a special client this weekend and you know we had to save some for ourselves. Bon Appetit! 


 Ingredients:

      

        Serves 2 to 4 people

• 4 ounces penne pasta
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 8 ounces of smoked turkey sausage( sliced into small circles)
• 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup of dry white wine
• ½ cup of chopped spinach
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Place the chicken, sausage and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat add butter and garlic saute until translucent then add the chicken and sausage ,saute,until almost tender (7 to 10 minutes).

Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat. ( If the pan is getting dry add another pat of butter  or tbsp of olive oil)

Add the cream, wine,  salt, and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked penne, toss and heat through.  Pull one chicken breast  out with a fork and cut open slightly to ensure it is fully cooked( Their shouldn't be any red). Chicken should be cooked to internal temperature of 165 degrees . If fully done sprinkle whole dish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve

Chicken seasoned and browning with fresh garlic!

We love veggies!( mushrooms, peppers, and spinach)

Alfredo sauce!

Finished product! Hungry yet?