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Easy Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken: 1 Pan Wonder

Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken
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A creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and smoky sausage in a flavorful, spicy Pepper Jack cheese sauce. This easy skillet meal is perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 8 oz smoked sausage (andouille or kielbasa), sliced
  • 2 cups dry penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups freshly shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil your pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the Sausage: In the same pan, add sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add butter, then garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent and fragrant.
  5. Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer gently. Stir in Pepper Jack cheese slowly, allowing it to melt into a smooth sauce.
  6. Combine Everything: Return chicken, sausage, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Season to taste and add red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Serve Hot: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra flavor boost, use smoked turkey sausage or swap in andouille for a bit more heat.
  • You can easily substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer juicier meat.
  • If sensitive to spice, swap Pepper Jack cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella, or use a mild sausage.

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