Easy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper
• 4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
• 0.5 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1.5 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
• 1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates.
2. Season both sides of the chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning for enhanced flavor.
3. Grill the seasoned chicken breast and sausage on the preheated grill until they are nicely browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut the chicken and sausage into perfect bite-sized pieces.
4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the ideal al dente texture, about 12 minutes; then drain well.
5. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vibrant bell peppers, savory onion, and minced garlic; cook and stir until they begin to soften, around 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked chicken and sausage pieces, then reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup of half-and-half for creaminess.
6. In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch into the remaining 1/2 cup of half-and-half until completely smooth. Stir this mixture into the skillet, cooking until the sauce begins to simmer and thicken to your desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Toss in the cooked farfalle pasta until it is evenly coated with the delicious sauce. Season with 1 pinch of Cajun seasoning and dried basil for an extra layer of flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 561 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 629 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Cholesterol Content: 79 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 72 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g