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Cajun Pasta

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This creamy one-pot Cajun Pasta is an easy and tasty dish ready in under 30 minutes. Made with zesty chicken sausage, pasta, and plenty of fresh, colorful veggies with Cajun seasoning it's such a simple meal too whip up!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, cajun
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 308
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small bell peppers (1 red and 1 green)
  • 1 container (8 ounces) white sliced mushrooms
  • 1 package (13 ounces) Hillshire Farm® Tajin® Chili Lime Smoked Sausage with Mango
  • 1/4 cup white flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2-4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (reduced-fat or regular)
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • Optional for garnish: parmesan cheese & fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Place a large (at least 12 inchenonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Prep the veggies: dice onion, mince garlic, remove stems & seeds and then thinly slice bell peppers. Slice the sausage into coins.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, diced onion, and garlic to the skillet. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add in the bell peppers, mushrooms, and sausage. Cook stirring frequently until the veggies are tender and sausage is browned, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Remove this mixture to a plate or bowl.
  • In the same skillet, add in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and the flour. Briskly whisk until a dough forms. Cook for 1 minute. Add in the chicken stock and milk whisking constantly. Add in the Cajun seasoning (to taste and spice preference; not all Cajun seasonings are the same heat), oregano, salt & pepper (to taste), and cream cheese. Whisk until smooth.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then pour in the uncooked pasta. Stir to coat. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, and if needed add in an extra 1/4-1/2 cup chicken broth or milk.
  • Once the pasta is al dente, add back the veggie + sausage mixture, and if desired, parmesan cheese & fresh parsley. Stir and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use a nice large skillet with tall sides or even a Dutch oven to truly make this a one-pot meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg