This creamy pepper jack chicken and sausage pasta is the perfect cozy dinner for chilly nights. It combines spicy pepper jack cheese with tender chicken and zesty sausage, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Pasta
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
1 pound sausage, sliced
12 ounces pasta of your choice
1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 cups heavy cream
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add cubed chicken and sliced sausage; cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer.
Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded pepper jack cheese until melted and combined.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick dinner.