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Overhead view of chicken sausage pasta in a cast iron skillet with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Chicken Sausage Pasta

Author: Marsha McDougal
You'll definitely fall in love with this creamy, smoky, chicken sausage pasta recipe! It’s a hearty dinner recipe that comes together in just 30-minutes!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fully cooked smoked chicken sausage links*
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 8 oz. dry pasta**
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken sausage links into ½-inch rounds and set them to the side. Dice the bell pepper and the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
  • In a large pot with salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook according to the box instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it to the side.
  • In a large, deep 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage and sauté for roughly 4-5 minutes until lightly browned on both sides. Remove the sausage to a separate plate and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add the butter, diced bell pepper and diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes just until the onion becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Now add the fire roasted tomatoes, creole seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Stir to combine with the onion and peppers. Then add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
  • Finally add back in the browned chicken sausage and the cooked pasta. Carefully stir everything together to combine. Allow the pasta to simmer on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes so the sausage can heat back up with the sauce.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and serve hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top and a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Make sure to purchase fully-cooked smoked chicken sausage links. These are usually in the same area as the bacon and sausage section of the grocery store.
  2. I used rigatoni pasta for this recipe, but you can use any medium size pasta like penne, fusilli, or farfalle (bowtie).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 749kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 27gFat: 48gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1388mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
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