Description
Spicy, smoky, and full of Southern soul—this Cajun Chicken & Sausage skillet brings the heat and heartiness. Juicy chicken, bold sausage, sweet peppers, and onions all sizzle together in a deeply seasoned pan sauce. Spoon it over creamy, cheesy grits for the ultimate comfort meal with a kick.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
8 oz andouille or smoked sausage, sliced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Optional: splash of chicken broth to deglaze
Chopped parsley, for garnish
For the Cheesy Grits:
1 cup quick grits (check GF label)
4 cups water or broth
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
2 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil and sear chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
Sauté sausage until browned. Add peppers and onion, cook until soft.
Stir in garlic, return chicken, and deglaze with a splash of broth if needed. Simmer 5 mins.
Meanwhile, cook grits according to package instructions. Stir in butter and cheese, season to taste.
Serve Cajun mix over hot grits. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 / serving
- Sugar: 5g / serving
- Sodium: 780mg / serving
- Fat: 32g / serving
- Saturated Fat: 12g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g/ serving
- Fiber: 3g / serving
- Protein: 35g / serving
- Cholesterol: 135mg / serving