Grandma’S Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Grandma’S Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced; 1 large sweet onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained; 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, sliced
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

1
Sprinkle chicken with cayenne and salt. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove from pan.
2
Add sausage, onion, green pepper and celery to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken juices run clear, about 1 hour.
3
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Remove chicken from pan. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to pan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Skim fat. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up, 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Grandma’S Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti 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.

Grandma’S Cajun Chicken & Spaghetti

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