Cajun Chicken Pasta

A family favorite of ours is about to be a family favorite of yours. This Cajun Chicken Pasta is hearty, bursting with flavor, and so easy to make. The medley of chicken, shrimp, and sausage is perfection and perfectly balanced with the crisp-tender bell peppers.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 735kcal

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
2 lbs chicken breast cut into cubes
1 lb Polska Kielbasa sliced
3 bell peppers, sliced we use one red, one green, and one yellow
1 large sweet onion sliced
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning we use McCormicks
1 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Saute the chicken until it just starts to turn brown on the outside.
Add the kielbasa and cook for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the sliced peppers and onions and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add in cajun seasoning.
Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they are cooked through.
Place the pasta and parmesan in the pot and stir to fully combine. Serve with additional parmesan if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

The leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.

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