Best Creamy Cajun Chicken Andouille Recipes

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut chicken and andouille sausage into bite sized pieces. Slice bell peppers and onions. Cook noodles
• 2. Saute chicken until almost done, then add andouille sausage, onions, bell peppers, cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for another 5-10 minutes or until bell peppers are soft. (warning: your kitchen will smell amazing!)
• 3. Add permesan and heavy cream. Cook until sauce thickens. The cream will boil hard but it has to or it wont thicken.
• 4. Add cooked pasta at the end, or if you prefer, serve it over cooked pasta. :)

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water then drain, cover, and keep warm.
• Beat the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness and season all over with 1½ Tbsp cajun seasoning.
• In a large non-reactive skillet*, heat 2 tsp oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides. Turn heat down to low and saute until cooked through and 165˚F on a thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into thin strips, and cover to keep warm.
• In the same skillet over medium heat, saute the butter and garlic for 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and saute another 2 minutes.
• Add in the heavy whipping cream, remaining cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste if needed.
• Add the sliced chicken and cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until combined and pasta and chicken are warmed through. Add warm reserved pasta water if desired to thin the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

CAJUN CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, chicken, Cajun seasoning and sage. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, about 8 minutes. Remove meat from skillet with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Saute onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in cooked meat and one container Alfredo sauce.
• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover bottom with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread with 1/2 of the meat mixture. Repeat layers, and cover with a layer of noodles. Spread remaining Alfredo sauce over top. Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in a medium bowl, sprinkle the cajun seasoning over and toss to coat.
• In a large, deep skillet sauté the garlic in the butter for about two minutes. Add chicken and andouille pieces. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
• Add the red and green peppers to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the red onion.
• Reduce heat. Add half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sun dried tomatoes. Heat through. Add basil.
• Pour over hot pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese.