Description

Satisfy your craving for heat and comfort with this irresistible creamy chicken sausage pasta, packed with smoky spices and melty pepper jack cheese.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

1 lb chicken sausage, sliced

12 oz penne or rotini pasta

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

Cook Chicken & Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Cook chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder for 5–6 minutes until browned. Remove. Cook sausage for 3 minutes until browned. Remove.

Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onion for 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

Make Sauce: Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently.

Add Cheese & Meat: Return chicken and sausage to the skillet. Stir in pepper jack cheese until melted and creamy.

Combine Pasta: Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning.

Serve: Garnish with parsley or cilantro and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For less spice, use Monterey Jack cheese and omit red pepper flakes.

Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for variation.

Prepare components ahead and combine before serving for easy meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired