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!
1package (13 ounces) Hillshire Farm® Tajin® Chili Lime Smoked Sausage with Mango
1/4cupwhite flour
1cupchicken stock or broth
2cupsmilk
Salt and pepper
2-4teaspoonsCajun seasoning
1/2teaspoondried oregano
2ouncescream cheese (reduced-fat or regular)
2cupsuncooked 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.