Jambalaya Pasta (Print)
Spicy one-pot pasta combining andouille, chicken and shrimp with Cajun seasonings for an easy weeknight comfort dinner.
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons light olive oil, divided
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8-14 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick on the diagonal
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 tbsp, plus 1 tsp Cajun seasoning mix, divided
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1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, about 1 cup
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, about 1 cup
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1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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8 ounces dry linguine or spaghetti pasta, broken in half
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½ lb raw shrimp (31-40 count), peeled, deveined, and tails removed
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage, spread evenly across the pot and cook for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Stir and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Transfer sausage to a large bowl.
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Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pot. Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 3 minutes, stir, and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
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Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers to the pot with the chicken. Stir and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the bowl with the sausage.
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Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, stir, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove the lid and stir to separate the pasta as needed. Add the heavy cream and raw shrimp, stirring to combine. Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes, until the shrimp are pinkish-orange and cooked through and the pasta is al dente.
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Return the sausage, chicken, and vegetables to the pot. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle generously with fresh parsley. Remove from the heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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This one-pot meal combines the flavors of classic jambalaya with pasta for a hearty Cajun-inspired dish.
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Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your preferred spice level.