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Easy Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
Easy Cajun Jambalaya Pasta blends chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage spiced with cajun seasoning, tossed with cooked fettuccine and a tomato-based sauce. Bell peppers, onion, and garlic bring freshness and depth alongside the smoky, spicy flavor. The pasta absorbs the sauce creating a well-coated, flavorful dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
620 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound Shrimp , deveined
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage , sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 3 tablespoons cajun spice blend
- 1/2 red bell pepper , diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper , diced
- 1/2 red onion , thinly diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tomato diced, medium
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta cooked but not rinsed
- parsley for garnish, leftover, minced
- bell pepper for garnish, leftover, minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta, 1 minute shy of al dente according to the package directions. Drain but do not rinse. You can reserve a cup of pasta water, in case you need it.
- In a large bowl add the chicken, shrimp, sausage, cajun spices, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, garlic, Kosher salt and black pepper. Toss well until everything is coated in spices.
- In a large skillet or a cast iron skillet add the canola oil on high heat.
- In two batches sear off the ingredients until the chicken is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan with all the cooked ingredients.
- Cook for a minute or two then add in the cooked pasta and using tongs coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and leftover minced bell peppers if desired.
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Notes
- For more control over shrimp doneness, cook shrimp separately and add at the end.
Nutrition Information
Calories
620kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
206mg
(69%)
Sodium
765mg
(32%)
Potassium
887mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2328IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 620kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 887mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2328IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.