Cajun Goodness

1/2 lb chicken tenderloins or breasts, cut into bite size chunks
1/2 pound of smoked sausage, cut into slices
12 ounces pasta, cooked al dente (bow ties, rotini, fettuccine)
2 teaspoons cajun or creole seasoning
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1-2 bell peppers sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or white cooking wine (chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio)
2 cup heavy whipping cream or you can do what I did(I used half 1% milk and half whipping cream)
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh Basil, optional
Parmesan Cheese
Instructions

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter and oil combination until chicken is tender and cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from pan.

Reduce heat and add onion, peppers, garlic, and smoked sausage, cook until veggies are tender. Remove from pan.

Pour wine into skillet to deglaze, and slowly add heavy cream, heat till just bubbling.

Add meat and veggies to sauce. Mix together and then stir in pasta.

Add seasonings and stir to combine.

 

 Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.