Description
Creamy pepper jack chicken and sausage pasta is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, spicy sausage, and vibrant bell peppers in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its delightful blend of spices and creamy goodness, this comforting meal is not just food; it’s an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spicy smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (7-8 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté until peppers are soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually pour in heavy cream while mixing until smooth.
- Add grated pepper jack cheese to the sauce; season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; if thickened too much, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 806mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 139mg