Cajun Pastalaya

Name: Cajun Pastalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole, Italian, American, Southern, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 24 ounces linguine; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1.5 pound shrimp; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1.5 pound Andouille sausage (about 3 links), cut into thin slices; 2 medium onion, diced; 1 cup diced green pepper; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 2 stalk celery, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cup diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1.5 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 6 green onions. sliced

7 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Updated at: Mon, 20 May 2024 16:51:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories914.6 kcal (46%)

Total Fat46.8 g (67%)

Carbs78.3 g (30%)

Sugars8.1 g (9%)

Protein46.1 g (92%)

Sodium1215.1 mg (61%)

Fiber6.2 g (22%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta liquid.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add shrimp to skillet. Sauté 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.

Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until no longer pink in the middle, stirring once or twice, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and place with shrimp.

Step 4

Add 1 tablespoon butter and Andouille sausage, onion, green pepper, red pepper, and celery. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, until Andouille is browned and vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Add garlic, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme and cook 30 seconds. Then add Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Let simmer 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add cream and simmer 3 minutes. Return shrimp and chicken and add cooked pasta plus reserved cooking liquid. Simmer another 2-3 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt to taste.

Step 7

To serve, top with green onions.