Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken and Sausage Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining turkey sausage, chicken, and zesty pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced Keeps the dish light while adding flavor.
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced Don't overcook to avoid dryness.
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta Your choice of pasta.
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream Adds creamy texture.
- 1.5 cups shredded pepper jack cheese Provides the zesty flavor.
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook sliced turkey sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken, onion, and garlic. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and cook until chicken is fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Cooking
- Return sausage to the skillet with chicken, and pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat, add pepper jack and parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, tossing until fully coated. Garnish with parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for better flavor and let the dish rest before serving for solidified flavors. Don’t overcook the pasta or cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 950mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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