Description
A rich, spicy, and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and sausage, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or Cajun), sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in heavy cream and Cajun seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half. If freezing, separate the sauce and add fresh cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy cajun chicken, cajun sausage, one pan recipe, quick dinner, spicy meal