30-Minute Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta Recipe – A Spicy Delight
A creamy and spicy pasta dish with chicken, sausage, and Pepper Jack cheese for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta (or any pasta you love)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes for kick
Instructions
- Boil your pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook sliced sausage until browned. Add chicken and cook through.
- Toss in minced garlic, then stir in cream and chicken broth. Let it simmer to thicken slightly.
- Stir in Pepper Jack cheese until smooth and melted. Add paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add pasta back into the pan and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Top with parsley and extra cheese.
Notes
- Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
- Substitute any pasta of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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