Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring shrimp, chicken, and sausage in a creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 pound shrimp
- 8 ounces andouille sausage
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 small red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the penne in salted water until al dente. Drain and keep a cup of pasta water for later use.
- Slice and brown the andouille sausage in a large pan, then remove and set aside.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning and cook until golden, then remove and slice.
- Cook the shrimp quickly until pink, about 1–2 minutes per side, then remove.
- Sauté bell peppers and onion in the pan, then add garlic and cook until soft.
- Pour in the cream and bring to a low simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Return sausage, chicken, and shrimp to the pan. Add pasta and toss, using reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s thickness.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with extra grated Parmesan and a simple green salad. Cool leftovers promptly and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg