CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 lb. chicken breasts
• 6 oz. smoked sausage (sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)
• 8 oz. baby Bella mushrooms (sliced)
• Cajun seasoning to taste
• Italian seasoning to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• sea salt (to taste)

Pasta:

• 8 oz. penne pasta

INSTRUCTIONS:
Pasta:

1. Boil pasta in salty water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Chicken, sausage and mushrooms:

1. Generously season chicken with salt, pepper, Cajun and Italian seasonings. Do not slice it yet - you will be cooking it whole. Slice sausage into 1/4 inch circles and slice mushrooms.
2. In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and melt it over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add whole chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned for a total of 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate and slice into strips.
3. Add sliced sausage pieces and brown them on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until darker in color around the edges. Remove from the skillet onto a plate.
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