Description
Buffalo Chicken And Smoked Sausage Penne is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish made with tender chicken, smoky sausage, penne pasta, buffalo wing sauce, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and cream cheese, creating a rich and satisfying one-pan meal.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp buffalo seasoning or Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 oz penne pasta
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup buffalo wing sauce
2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 oz cream cheese
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet. Season the chicken with buffalo seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the sausage and cook until both the chicken and sausage are lightly browned.
- Stir in the butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until the onion softens and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the penne, chicken broth, heavy cream, and buffalo sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cream cheese until completely melted.
- Add the Parmesan and 1½ cups of cheddar cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top, cover, and let it melt into the pasta.
- Remove from the heat and let the pasta rest for a few minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American