Cajun Pasta Recipe
Spicy cajun penne pasta with chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, onion, bell peppers, & tomatoes
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Protein
Vegetables
Seasonings and Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Proteins
- 2
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove both the sausage and shrimp and set aside with the chicken.
Cooking the Vegetables
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and bring to a simmer.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Mix in Proteins
Return the cooked chicken, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 8
Add Seasonings
Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat all ingredients.
- 9
Add Broth and Cream
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- 10
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Serving
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley to taste.