Cajun Sausage Pasta One Skillet Meal Food

CAJUN PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Toss chicken with 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning. Mix cream cheese spread and 2 Tbsp. milk until blended.
• Cut sausage lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 6 to 7 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add sausage; cook 3 min., stirring frequently.
• Add cream cheese mixture, remaining milk and seasoning; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through.
• Stir in pasta.

CAJUN SAUSAGE PASTA (ONE-SKILLET MEAL)

Steps:

• Heat a stockpot to medium heat and sear the sausages with the olive oil (or cut the sausage links into slices and sear them sliced). Be sure to note a few additional minutes will be necessary if you are cooking raw andouille sausages.
• When the sausage is browned (or fully cooked) transfer it to a plate and set aside. Saute the minced garlic in the pan juices for 30 seconds to a minute then add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, Herbes de Provence, and linguine.
• Bring the pot to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the pasta is al dente (tender but with a firm core). Add the softened cream cheese to the sauce and stir it in until melted and the sauce is smooth and thickened.
• Use small amounts of water or broth as needed to thin the sauce (if needed) to your desired consistency. Return the sliced andouille sausage to your pasta and sauce, stir to coat thoroughly and warm the sausage through.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with optional chopped parsley.

CAJUN-STYLE SAUSAGE AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt butter or margarine in large skillet.
• Cut raw sausage into 1/2" pieces.
• Add sausage to skillet and fry on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Add onions and mushrooms, and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add uncooked rice, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce to skillet, and stir thoroughly.
• Heat until boiling, then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Serve and enjoy.