Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, sausage, and pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sausage; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the pepper jack cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more pepper jack cheese or some diced jalapeños.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken and sausage with your favorite proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta, pasta recipe, creamy pasta, chicken pasta