Description
Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a quick, cheesy, one-skillet dinner packed with bold flavor and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
12 oz rotini or penne pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1-In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2-In the same skillet, add the diced chicken breasts, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
3-Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4-Once the chicken is cooked, return the sausage to the skillet. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
5-Stir in Pepper Jack cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
9-Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
Reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Chicken Sausage Pasta, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken and Sausage Pasta