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TGI Fridays Chicken and Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe
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TGI Fridays Chicken and Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe

TGI Fridays' Chicken and Sausage Penne Pasta is a hearty dish featuring grilled chicken, spicy sausage, and al dente penne pasta tossed in a creamy, flavorful sauce with a hint of Cajun seasoning for a satisfying, robust meal. Make our TGI Fridays Chicken and Sausage Penne Pasta Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Chicken and Sausage Penne Pasta will taste just like TGI Fridays.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Recipe, Pasta, Pasta Dish, TGI Fridays
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Hot Italian Sausage (about 3 links) removed from casing
  • 1 pound boneless,skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 small Sweet Onion peeled and chopped or sliced
  • 1 jar roasted Red Peppers chopped
  • 12 - 16 ounces Marinara Sauce store bought or homemade, of choice
  • One 12-ounce box Penne Pasta
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley chopped roughly
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese to serve

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta liquid. Set both aside.
  • Place sausage in a medium skillet. Break up a bit with a wooden spoon.
  • Place skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat completely, until meat is browned.
  • Drain off excess fat. Remove sausage and set aside.
  • Without wiping out, place same skillet back over heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned.
  • Add onion and roasted red peppers. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add prepared sausage, marinara sauce, reserved pasta water and parsley. Simmer until thickened.
  • Add sauce to cooked pasta. Mix well.
  • Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over or on the side.

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