Best 10 Cajun Chicken And Sausage Saute Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of flavors where Cajun cuisine meets the sizzling heat of a sauté pan. Cajun chicken and sausage sauté is a symphony of spices, a harmonious blend of textures, and a delightful dance of flavors on your palate. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, succulent sausage, and a vibrant array of colorful vegetables, all sautéed to perfection in a rich and flavorful sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe to create this Cajun masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO



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This is a Cajun-style gumbo made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana. I revised the recipe after many, many trials. Serve it hot over cooked rice or with potato salad.

Provided by Jodi Hanlon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
Creole seasoning to taste
6 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour. Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black specks in the mixture, start over.
  • Stir onion, bell pepper, celery, and sausage into the roux; cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken, and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that floats to the top during the last hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1182.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CAJUN CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND RICE



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A creamy, spicy, comforting, cajun casserole with turkey smoked sausage, chicken breast, and rice.

Provided by Star @ the skinny-ish dish

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tsp avocado or olive oil
1 medium diced yellow onion
1 medium diced green bell pepper
4-5 cloves minced garlic
1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces
14 oz Turkey Smoked Sausage, sliced into rounds ((I use the brands Jennie O or Hillshire Farm))
14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
10.5 oz can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (*see notes*)
1¼ cup water
1 tbsp cajun seasoning ((a little more if you love spice, a little less if you're not a fan of spice))
1 tsp celery salt ((celery seed will not work as a replacement))
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a hot skillet add oil. Then add green peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté until softened. In a 9x13 or 3 quart casserole dish generously spray with cooking spray and then add cooked peppers, onions, and garlic, turkey sausage rounds, raw chicken breast, rice, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, cajun seasoning, celery salt, and water. Mix together well. Cover casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and place into preheated oven for one hour or until rice is cooked. Lightly fluff with a fork. Serve! Leftovers are just as good if not better!

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds mild smoked pork sausage, or any lean high-quality smoked pork sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh meat
1 1/2 pounds onions, diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 pound tasso, cubed
3/4 tablespoon whole fresh thyme leaves
3/4 tablespoon chopped fresh sweet basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon white pepper
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/3 gallon chicken stock
1 1/4 pounds long-grain rice
1 tablespoon freshly chopped curly parsley leaves

Steps:

  • The most important thing is to use the right equipment and I would suggest the following: a 2-gallon cast iron Dutch oven, a high BTU gas stove, and a large stainless steel chef's spoon.
  • Use high heat to preheat the Dutch oven and add the sausage. Using a chef's spoon or large spoon, constantly move the sausage from the bottom of the pot. Be careful not to burn the meat. (Normally I use Manda's sausage because it has little fat, however at this point you may want to drain off all of the excess grease to reduce the fat content from the dish.)
  • Add the thigh meat and brown the chicken on all sides. Again use the spoon to scrape the meat from sticking and burning to the bottom of the pot. Browning the sausage and chicken meats should take 20 minutes. Be careful not to over cook the thigh meat to the point that it shreds.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the onions and garlic; saute for about 15 minutes or until the onions are very limp and "clear". Scrape the bottom of the pot to remove all the "graton". This is where the jambalaya gets its distinct brown color and taste.
  • Add the tasso, thyme, basil and black and white pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. This will give the seasonings time to release their oils and flavors.
  • At this point the jambalaya concentrate can be transferred to smaller containers, cooled to room temperature, covered and refrigerated for future use. (This is what we do commercially; it allows the seasonings to marry.)
  • When you are ready to cook the jambalaya, add the stock to the concentrate and bring to a rolling boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to medium and gently break up the rice. Using the stainless steel paddle, continue to insure that the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the pot; this is very important!
  • After about 5 minutes, fold in the parsley. Continue to scrape the pot to insure that no rice sticks to the bottom. When the jambalaya returns to a boil, reduce heat to the lowest possible setting and simmer, covered, for at least 25 minutes. Do not remove the cover while the rice is steaming.
  • If Manda's brand sausage is not available, any lean smoked sausage can be substituted. You may have to remove any excess grease from the pot after frying down an unknown sausage.
  • For a richer jambalaya substitute turkey stock for the chicken stock called for above.
  • If no stocks are available, then chicken soup base can be used. Be careful with your seasoning, as bases are usually full of salt.
  • Alternate Method:
  • The jambalaya is best when served directly out of the cast iron pot. While the rice is steaming, the sausage and meat will have a tendency to float to the surface of the jambalaya. Therefore, after the rice has steamed for 25 minutes, use the paddle to gently fold in the meat and seasonings into the cooked rice. This should only be done once or twice, the rice will loose a lot of heat and the rice will break apart.
  • Also note, I do not add salt to my jambalaya. This is because I like to use herbs, tasso and seasonings to satisfy the need for salt. I would suggest having the table set with salt shakers and a selection of hot pepper sauces.
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CHICKEN SAUSAGE SAUTE



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A good friend gave me this recipe years ago. Since then, I've made it for weekday dinners, special occasions and potlucks. It always disappears quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
Canola oil, optional
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 each large green pepper, sweet red pepper and onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green beans, thawed
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown potatoes and sausage in oil if desired for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Add the chicken, peppers and onion; saute for 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the beans, water, oregano, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA



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Serve up a spicy dinner for two.

Provided by Kelly Kear Clark

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper
4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste.
  • Grill chicken breast and pork sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut chicken and sausage into bite-size pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chicken and sausage pieces into vegetables, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour 1 cup half-and-half into skillet. Stir to combine.
  • Mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Toss cooked farfalle pasta into mixture until coated; season with additional Cajun seasoning and dried basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 628.8 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces hot Italian or sweet sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 small red and/or green bell peppers, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until cooked. Remove sausage to paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in same skillet, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Stir red peppers and onion into same skillet* and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic and cook, 30 seconds. Stir in broth and Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise. Bring just to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute. Stir in fettuccine, chicken and sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute or until heated through. Season, if desired, with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE SAUTE



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A take off of jambalaya. Serve this over rice, and to be sure this recipe is done in 30 min. start cooking the rice before beginning the recipe. Just keep the rice covered until ready to serve. From Cooking Pleasure magazine.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices (smoked sausage can be used)
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 -3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
  • Add onion, garlic, bell pepper and sausage; and cook for 4-5 min or until the onion and bell pepper begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chicken and saute for 3-4 min or until the outside of the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, Cajun seasoning and salt.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 min or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA



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It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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This is a great, easy recipe I adapted from the recipe in Tony Chachere's Cajun Country Cookbook. It's a weeknight favourite of ours. Reheats well in microwave.

Provided by Heydarl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 kg chicken thigh fillet, diced
tony chachere's creole seasoning
1/2 cup margarine
4 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb smoked pork sausage
3 cups uncooked rice
4 cups water or 4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Season diced chicken generously with creole seasoning.
  • Add margarine to large saucepan and fry chicken.
  • Add all vegetables and saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add sausage and rice, cook for 10 minutes, mixing as you go.
  • Add water, stir well and keep covered until rice is fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1166.4, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 172.4, Sodium 2858.8, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 57.6

CAJUN SAUTEED CHICKEN



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This recipe was in a package of Perdue chicken and I've used it over and over for the past several years. It's a yummy, slightly spicy and quick way of making a great dinner. I'm posting it as written but I always end up using a bit more cajun spice. I usually just sprinkle each individual breast instead of using the measurements and rubbing them. I then use at least 1/2 t of the cajun spice in the sauce. Suggested side dish is red beans and rice. I usually use plain rice and serve the meat and "sauce" over the top of each serving. This recipe is great made with frozen chicken tenderloins. Of course I use more of them since they are smaller than a regular chicken breast. Also, if the regular breasts are extra big I pound them thinner or slice them in half to make two thin pieces.

Provided by catsoplenty

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/4 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cajun-style stewed tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Rub the chicken with 3/4 t of cajun seasoning mix. In a skillet heat the oil and brown the chicken for 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add the onion and green pepper to the skillet. Saute till they are softened. Add the tomatoes, garlic and remaining cajun seasoning. Cook that for 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Return the reserved chicken, cover and simmer for 15 minutes (I usually do 30 minutes) till chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 609.6, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 27.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your dish taste better. Use organic chicken and sausage if possible, and choose vegetables that are in season.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken and sausage will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken and sausage in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken and sausage over medium-high heat. This will help to sear the chicken and sausage and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Season the chicken and sausage generously. Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the chicken and sausage. Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Add the vegetables towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the chicken and sausage sauté immediately. This dish is best served hot, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken and sausage sauté is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make for a party or potluck. The combination of chicken, sausage, and vegetables is sure to please everyone. With its bold flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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