One-Pot Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients 

2 chicken breasts, sliced or cubed

1 lb. cooked andouille sausage, sliced

4 Tbsp. olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 bell peppers, diced

1 medium onion, diced

6 C. milk

1 lb. fettuccine pasta, uncooked

3/4 C. parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving

Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. dried oregano 

1 tsp. dried  thyme

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Directions 

1) In a small bowl, combine all spices for the cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside. Store any extra in an airtight container for future use. 

2) In a heavy bottom pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat 2 tbsp's of olive oil over medium heat. 

3) Add the sliced chicken and 2 1/2 tbsp. of the prepared cajun seasoning.

4) Add the andouille sausage and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.

5) Remove the meat from the pot and add the remaining olive oil. 

6) Add the garlic, diced peppers and onions and cook until the onions are transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.

7) Add the milk and stir so that the seasoning is incorporated into the liquid. 

8) Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.

9) Add the uncooked fettuccine, stirring constantly until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes. 

10) On low heat, add the meat back in and stir so that it's evenly incorporated. 

11) Add the cheese and parsley, and stir. Remove from heat. Enjoy!

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves: 6 

You can choose to omit the bell pepper if your not a fan of it and if your in a pinch and need to cut down on time you can also use dried onion chopped in its place , just use as much as you think you want there is no exact measurement needed.