Description
A comforting pasta dish with smoky sausage, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables in a rich broth, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups okra, sliced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the sliced sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in the onions, bell peppers, and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and okra, stirring to combine and let the colors brighten your kitchen.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add the pasta and Cajun seasoning, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the pasta is tender and perfectly cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your desired flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions for that fresh pop of color and flavor!
Notes
This dish can be customized with added veggies or heat. Prep ingredients in advance for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg