Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta (Edit recipe)

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This simple Creamy Cajun chicken and sausage Pasta is made in 30 minutes! (we all love a quick but delicious meal) It’s a perfect creamy pasta that will satisfy any craving! Its loaded with flavors from the , cajun seasoning, bell peppers, tomatoes, herbs, spinach, chicken, andouille sausage snd the creamiest Cajun sauce that has mascarpone and coconut milk!

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breast, cubed
2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 Tbsp for marinade, 2 tbsp for cooking the chicken
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 lb Pasta, short cut
6 oz Andouille Sausage, sliced (3 links)
pinch Salt and Pepper
1 sprig fresh Rosemary, chopped
3 sprigs fresh Thyme, chopped
1 whole Tomato, beefsteak
1/2 Onion, chopped
2 whole Bell Pepper, chopped (I used green and red)
2 cups Spinach, fresh or frozen
5-6 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
14 oz Coconut Milk, (1 can)
4 oz Mascarpone Cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until 2 min before al dente, Drain.
On a heavy set pan set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook the chicken until browned about 7 minutes, place aside. In the same pan, add the sausage, cook for about 3 min then add the veggies and cook until the sausage is done and the veggies are softened. place aside when done.
To the pan, drizzle more olive oil, add the garlic, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste then pour in the coconut milk, add 4 ounces of mascarpone (or cream cheese) and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 3-5 minutes, until thickened slightly.
Stir in the cheese Then toss in the veggies, sausage, chicken and pasta. Cook for about 2 min then remove from the heat and stir in more cheese if deserted. Serve immediately and top with your favorite herbs!
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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	696
Fat:	40 g
Carbohydrates:	21 g
Protein:	58 g
Cholesterol:	29 g
Sodium:	1064 mg
Fiber:	5 g
Sugars:	1 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.