CAJUN CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA

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Make and share this Cajun Chicken and Andouille Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Beautiful6arbage

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1 lb smoked andouille sausage, sliced into bite size pieces
2 -3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, seeded and sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, sliced into 1/4 inch wide strips
1/2 green pepper, seeded, sliced into 1/4 inch wide strips
1/2 medium red onion, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 dried basil
2 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
16 ounces pasta, I use bow ties

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 1345.2, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 46.8

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