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Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta Skillet

Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken & Sausage Pasta Skillet

A hearty one-skillet pasta dish with chicken, chicken sausage, creamy Pepper Jack sauce, and Parmesan — rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • Proteins:
  • 1 lb chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • Pasta:
  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
  • Liquids:
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Cheeses:
  • 1½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Aromatics & Seasoning:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add diced chicken breasts, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  4. Deglaze and Create the Sauce: Return the sausage to the skillet with the chicken. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add Cheese and Melt: Reduce heat and stir in Pepper Jack and Parmesan. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
  6. Combine and Serve: Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce. Let sit off the heat for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use spicy chicken sausage for extra heat, or mild if you prefer a lighter flavor.
  • Swap rotini for penne, rigatoni, or shells — any short pasta works well.
  • Leftovers reheat nicely; add a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
  • Author: Melania
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: creamy pasta skillet, chicken sausage pasta, pepper jack pasta