Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    540 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta is a pasta dish that is loaded with spicy chicken and shrimp, all piled on top of a mound of linguini.

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Ingredients

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Broth

  • ½ cup butter 1 stick / 113 g
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground

Jambalaya Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion cut into thin strips
  • 1 red black pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 green black pepper cut into thin strips
  • 12 ounces Shrimp with shells, tails, and veins removed
  • 3 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 Roma tomato diced
  • 16 ounces linguini pasta cooked al dente
  • parsley for garnish, chopped

Instructions

Broth

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute (or until fragrant).
  3. Add the Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Cook until just boiling. Remove from heat but keep warm.

Chicken

  1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and put in a bowl. Sprinkle the pieces with the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, tossing the chicken until each piece is coated with the seasonings.

Jambalaya Mixture

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until it is browned on all sides (doesn't need to be cooked through yet).
  3. Add the onions and red and green peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Make a well in the center and add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side.
  5. Add the garlic and tomatoes, cooking for another minute.
  6. Pour the broth over the top and gently stir all ingredients together.
  7. Continue to cook until the vegetables are heated through (about three minutes).

Assembly

  1. Mound Linguine noodles onto a plate.
  2. Spoon the Jamabalya Mixture over the noodles.
  3. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 540kcal (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 540kcal 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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