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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