🔥 One-Skillet Creamy Smoky BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta 🍗🌭🍝
This bold and smoky pasta dish is packed with flavor from tender chicken, savory sausage, and a creamy BBQ-infused sauce—all made in just one skillet for easy cleanup! 😍
🛒 Ingredients:
✔ 1 lb chicken breast, diced
✔ 6 oz smoked sausage, sliced
✔ 2 tbsp olive oil
✔ 2 tbsp butter
✔ 1 small onion, diced
✔ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✔ 2 cups chicken broth
✔ 1 cup heavy cream
✔ ½ cup smoky BBQ sauce
✔ 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional for heat)
✔ 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
✔ 10 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or rigatoni)
✔ ½ tsp smoked paprika
✔ ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
✔ ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Sear the meats: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden, then add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the aromatics: In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make it creamy: Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, smoky BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and ranch seasoning.
4️⃣ Cook the pasta: Add uncooked pasta, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5️⃣ Cheesy goodness: Stir in shredded cheese until melted, then return chicken and sausage to the skillet. Toss everything together.
6️⃣ Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy this smoky, creamy, and savory delight!
🔥 Pro Tip: Love extra spice? Add more hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes!
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