f you’re looking for a hearty, restaurant-quality dinner that’s packed with bold Cajun flavor, this Cajun Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Pasta is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Tender chicken, juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and colorful vegetables are tossed with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, creamy tomato Parmesan sauce that’s seasoned with just the right amount of Cajun spice. Every bite is loaded with savory flavor while still being simple enough to make on a busy weeknight.
What makes this recipe so special is the combination of protein, vegetables, and a creamy homemade sauce that comes together in one skillet. It’s comforting, filling, and easy to customize by adjusting the spice level or adding your favorite vegetables. Whether you’re serving it for a casual family dinner or entertaining guests, this satisfying pasta dish is sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Chicken Sausage & Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 box penne pasta
- 1/4 lb chicken breast (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1/4 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, & tails removed)
- 1.5 tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 6 oz andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 4 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 4 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water that has had salt added to a boil. Add pasta and cook to al dente according to package instructions.
- Remove pasta from water and drain. Set aside.
- While your pasta is cooking, in a bowl, toss shrimp with tsp cajun seasoning and make sure it is well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour olive oil in pan.
- Add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes. Turn shrimp and cook another minute, or until pink.
- Remove shrimp from pan to a plate, set aside.
- In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to pan and add chicken and sausage. Cook chicken & sausage until heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Add to plate with shrimp and set aside.
- In the same pan, with existing oil – add onion, green pepper, mushrooms and Cajun seasoning. Cook until the veggies are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook and stir about 30 seconds.
- Add butter and allow to melt. Then add tomato sauce, chicken broth & half and half. Bring to a simmer for about 5 min.
- Add in Parmesan and stir. Add in cooked pasta, shrimp, chicken and sausage.
- Toss all ingredients together. Serve with green onions on top
