Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta, a satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, savory turkey sausage, and a creamy, cheesy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Turkey Sausage:
- 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown turkey sausage, and set aside.
- Step 2: Cook chicken, onion, garlic, and seasonings until chicken is cooked.
- Step 3: Boil pasta in salted water; drain.
- Step 4: Combine sausage, broth, cream in skillet; simmer.
- Step 5: Add cheeses; stir until melted and smooth.
- Step 6: Toss in pasta until coated.
- Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- This dish reheats well; add a splash of cream or broth when reheating to maintain creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
