Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

4
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil

1
pound
of chicken
cut into bite-size pieces

1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

14
oz
smoked sausage
sliced on the diagonal

4
cloves
garlic
chopped

1
liter
low-sodium chicken broth

2 1/2
cups
heavy cream

1
pound
dried penne pasta

1 1/2
tablespoons
Cajun seasoning and more for garnish

4
oz
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
cup
Italian flat leaf parsley
chopped

Instructions

Start with a large covered pot.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the sausages and continue cooking until lightly browned.

Add garlic and cook for about two minutes.

Add chicken broth, heavy cream, dried pasta and Cajun seasoning to the pan.

Stir and let bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Remove then stir in Parmesan cheese.

add chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning to taste.