Description
A warm and comforting Cajun pasta dish with smoky sausage, tender chicken, and vibrant okra, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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.
- Add the diced tomatoes and okra, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and Cajun seasoning, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins. Great for make-ahead meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg