CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PENNE

Chicken and Sausage Penne image

Provided by Katmarie85

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces penne pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
1 lb hot Italian sausage
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

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.
Meanwhile, place chicken and 1/2 of the Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat. Place sausage and the rest of the cajun seasoning in a seperate bowl and toss to coat. Fry sausage in a sepate frying pan until no longer pink. Slice and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add cooked sausage. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
In a large bowl, toss penne with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1044, Fat 72.6, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 238.7, Sodium 1671.1, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 43.5