Chicken and Spicy Sausage With Pasta

Chicken and Spicy Sausage With Pasta

This flavorful chicken and spicy sausage is delicious over hot cooked pasta, or serve it over grits or rice. This is delicious with a tossed salad and crusty bread. INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons butter 6 to 8 ounces Andouille or other spicy sausage, thinly sliced 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut in 1-inch pieces 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Salt and pepper, to taste Hot cooked fettuccine or similar pasta, or rice or grits PREPARATION: Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add sliced sausage and saut� until browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and continue cooking, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the flour and stir until well blended.

Gradually stir in chicken broth and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until asparagus is just tender. Add the chicken and cream; heat just to a simmer. Stir in parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Serve over hot cooked pasta, rice, or grits. Serves 4 to 6.

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