Author Notes
Cajun spiced chicken and andouille sausage pasta tossed in a creamy, garlicky Parmesan white wine cream sauce. —Erika Turk
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Ingredients
- For the pasta
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2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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3
links Andouille sausage, cut into medallions
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1 tablespoon
cajun seasoning
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8 ounces
fettuccine
- For the sauce
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2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
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2
cloves garlic, finely minced
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1.5 cups
dry white wine
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1 cup
heavy cream
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1/3 cup
freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Coat chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken over medium high heat for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside.
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In the same pan, cook Andouille sausage medallions until browned, stirring frequently. Set aside.
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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In the same skillet you used to cook the meat, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat.
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Add finely minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.
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Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
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Add heavy cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until well combined and cheese is melted.
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Cut chicken into bite size pieces add into sauce with cooked sausage medallions.
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Toss pasta with sauce and meat mixture.
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Optional: serve topped with more fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and finely chopped fresh parsley.
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