{"id":6880,"date":"2026-07-28T20:07:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6880"},"modified":"2026-07-28T20:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:07:52","slug":"creamy-pepper-jack-chicken-sausage-pasta-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/creamy-pepper-jack-chicken-sausage-pasta-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken &#038; Sausage Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\u00a0Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken &amp; Sausage Pasta<\/h3>\n<p>Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, this <strong>Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken &amp; Sausage Pasta<\/strong> is the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken, savory sausage, and perfectly cooked pasta are coated in a rich Pepper Jack cheese sauce with just the right amount of spice. It&#8217;s an easy one-pan dinner that&#8217;s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb turkey sausage, sliced (or your favorite sausage)<\/li>\n<li>1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced<\/li>\n<li>12 oz rotini or penne pasta<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4\u20135 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In the same skillet, add the diced chicken. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6\u20138 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.<\/li>\n<li>Add the diced onion and cook for 3\u20134 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n<li>Add the uncooked pasta, stirring to coat. Cover and cook for 12\u201315 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Pepper Jack cheese and Parmesan cheese a handful at a time until melted and smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy cheese sauce. Simmer for 2\u20133 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalape\u00f1os.<\/li>\n<li>Substitute smoked sausage, chicken sausage, or spicy Italian sausage for a different flavor.<\/li>\n<li>Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or milk before serving.<\/li>\n<li>Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth to restore the creamy texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy this rich, cheesy pasta with warm garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken &amp; Sausage Pasta Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor, this Creamy Pepper Jack Chicken &amp;&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6881,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6880","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6880"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6880\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6882,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6880\/revisions\/6882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}