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Creamy Cajun Chicken & Smoked Sausage Skillet

Creamy Cajun Chicken & Smoked Sausage Skillet 🛒 Ingredients (Family of 4) 2 chicken breasts (cubed) or 4 boneless thighs 12–14 oz smoked hot sausage (sliced into rounds) 1 small onion (sliced) 1 bell pepper (any color, sliced) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup chicken broth 1 tsp paprika ½–1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional extra heat) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Salt & black pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil Optional: ½ cup shredded Parmesan Optional: fresh parsley Serve over: Rice Egg noodles Mashed potatoes Or even toasted hoagie rolls --- 👨‍🍳 Step-By-Step Cooking Order 1️⃣ Brown the sausage Heat skillet over medium. Add sliced sausage. Cook 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside (leave drippings in pan). 2️⃣ Cook the chicken Add olive oil if needed. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. 3️⃣ Sauté veggies In same pan, add onion + bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds. 4️⃣ Make the sauce Pour in chicken broth → scrape bottom (flavor gold). Add heavy cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add red pepper flakes if you want it spicier. Stir in Parmesan if using. 5️⃣ Bring it together Add chicken + sausage back in. Simmer 3–4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. --- 🔥 Want It Thicker? Simmer longer uncovered OR Mix 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water → stir in --- 🥦 Side Ideas (Using What You Usually Have) Roasted asparagus (olive oil + seasoning, 400°F for 12 min) Garlic green beans Simple side salad Or your sweet cornbread recipe 😏 --- 🧂 Flavor Boost Option (Holloway Style) Add: 1 tsp Worcestershire 1 squeeze fresh lemon at the end Tiny pinch smoked paprika It deepens everything without overpowering.