Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, savory sausage, and a rich Pepper Jack cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Meats
- 1 lb Turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Pasta
- 12 oz Rotini or penne pasta
Sauce
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Brown the meats. Cook sausage until browned, then add chicken and cook until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Build the sauce. Deglaze the pan with broth, add cream and seasoning.
- Melt the cheese. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine and finish. Add meats and pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try smoked turkey sausage or andouille.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
