Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
This easy weeknight pasta dish is a go-to for busy nights. Tender chicken, smoked sausage, and delicious Cajun flavors make this a great dinner option!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups tri color rotini pasta
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 smoked sausage links sliced
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- cheese optional
- parsley optional
Instructions
- Season the chicken with 1 tsp cajun seasoning, black peppers, and smoked paprika.
- Pour 2 tsp vegetable oil into a grill pan, or regular pan. Over medium high heat place the chicken in the pan.
- Grill the chicken until it's completely cooked, then cut into cubes.
- Pour 1 tbsp vegetable oil into a pan, and turn the heat to medium.
- Add the cubed chicken along with the smoked sausage, followed by the onions.
- Cook until the onions start to sweat.
- Add prepared pasta into the pan, and toss the ingredients.
- Sprinkle in 1 tsp of cajun seasoning, and toss.
- Plate the pasta with grated cheese and parsley on top.
- Enjoy!