Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
This Cajun Jambalaya Pasta is a flavorful dish featuring chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage cooked with Cajun spices, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, all served over fettuccine pasta. It's a spicy and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Large Skillet or Cast Iron Skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound shrimp, deveined
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 3 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta, cooked but not rinsed
- parsley, for garnish
- leftover minced bell peppers, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, shrimp, sausage, Cajun spices, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, Kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet or cast iron skillet over high heat.
- In two batches, sear off the ingredients until they are cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet with all the cooked ingredients.
- Cook for a minute or two, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Use tongs to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and leftover minced bell peppers, if desired.
Notes
This Cajun Jambalaya Pasta is a spicy and flavorful dish that combines a variety of meats and vegetables with Cajun seasoning for a deliciously satisfying meal. Adjust the spice level to suit your taste preferences.