Cajun Pastalaya Recipe

Name: Cajun Pastalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano(R)); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's(R)); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano(R))
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's(R))
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 cups chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 bunch fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
2
Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer. Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.
3
Stir in cream. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced, 1 cup finely chopped celery, 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Pastalaya falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Pastalaya

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