Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into 2-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place the chicken in a bowl, add the Cajun seasoning, the paprika, and the ground pepper. Stir well to coat and set to one side.

Step 3

Slice the sausage into ½ inch rings.

Step 4

Peel and chop the onion, then chop the bell peppers into bite-sized chunks.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or fry pan.

Step 6

Add in the sausage and cook over a medium-high heat for 3 minutes until starting to color.

Step 7

Add the vegetable and cook over a high heat for 3 minutes until softened and starting to char.

Step 8

Add in the crushed garlic and the chicken, reduce the heat and cook on low for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Whilst the chicken is cooking bring a large pot of water to boil and then add a good amount of salt.

Step 10

Add the pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.

Step 11

Add the chicken broth to the chicken and vegetables, and bring to a simmer then add in the half and half and bring back to a simmer.

Step 12

Cook for a further 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 13

Mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and slowly add it to your sauce stirring constantly until it thickens

Step 14

Reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.

Step 15

Add the pasta to the chicken along half of the shredded cheese.

Step 16

Stir everything together adding the pasta cooking water until the sauce is at the consistency you want.

Step 17

Serve with the extra cheese and a garnish of green onions.