Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken and Sausage Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that combines chicken, sausage, and pasta in a creamy pepper jack cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the smoked sausage and garlic; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pepper jack cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix until cheese is melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by using more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish can also be made with other types of cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken pasta, sausage pasta, comfort food