Creamy Chicken and Sausage Pasta

This easy chicken and sausage pasta is creamy, full of flavor and an absolute treat. It's a very tempting pasta dish that's ready in just 30 minutes and is bound to please even the pickiest eaters!

📝 Ingredients

• 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb (225 g) Italian sausage
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, diced
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
• 1 cup (180 g) light cream cheese
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
• Handful of fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and cook the Italian sausage for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until brown. Break it up with your spoon as you go. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
3. 3Add the chicken breast to the same pan...: Add the chicken breast to the same pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden. Stir in the shallot and red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
4. 4Add the garlic and fresh thyme and cook...: Add the garlic and fresh thyme and cook for another minute, then add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
5. 5Add half of the chicken stock and let...: Add half of the chicken stock and let the sauce bubble for a minute. Transfer the cooked sausage back to the pan.
6. 6Next, add the cream cheese and stir until...: Next, add the cream cheese and stir until completely melted. Add the rest of the chicken stock and simmer for 1 minute.
7. 7Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and toss well. Add some reserved pasta water if the sauce looks too thick.
8. 8Stir in the Parmesan and fresh parsley, season...: Stir in the Parmesan and fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.