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Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta Recipe

Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta Recipe
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Creamy Pepper Jack Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, smoky sausage, and pasta coated in a rich, spicy pepper jack cheese sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish balances bold flavors with creamy indulgence.

Ingredients

Penne pasta:

340g

Olive oil:

2 tablespoons

Chicken breast, diced:

450g

Smoked sausage, sliced:

225g

Butter:

2 tablespoons

Onion, finely chopped:

1 small

Garlic, minced:

3 cloves

Heavy cream:

1 cup

Shredded pepper jack cheese:

1.5 cups

Paprika:

1 teaspoon

Black pepper:

0.5 teaspoon

Salt:

0.5 teaspoon

Parsley, chopped (optional):

2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear diced chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Cook Sausage: Brown the smoked sausage slices until crisp. Set aside.
  4. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  5. Make Cheese Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, add pepper jack cheese, and whisk until smooth. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Return chicken, sausage, and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce and simmer to blend flavors.
  7. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated pepper jack cheese for the smoothest sauce.
  • Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for extra heat.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of cream or milk to restore creaminess.

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