Description
A simple and delicious one-pot dish combining chicken, smoked sausage, and creamy cheddar cheese pasta for a comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the diced chicken breast and sliced smoked sausage in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture.
- Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delightful meal!
Notes
You can customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg