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.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
Servings: 8
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
Broth
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) butter
- 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 breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Jambalaya Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion, cut into thin strips
- 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
- 12 ounces shrimp, with shells, tails, and veins removed
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 16 ounces linguini pasta, cooked al dente
- chopped parsley, for garnish
Broth
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute (or until fragrant).
Add the Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Cook until just boiling. Remove from heat but keep warm.
Chicken
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
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until it is browned on all sides (doesn't need to be cooked through yet).
Add the onions and red and green peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Make a well in the center and add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side.
Add the garlic and tomatoes, cooking for another minute.
Pour the broth over the top and gently stir all ingredients together.
Continue to cook until the vegetables are heated through (about three minutes).
Calories: 540kcal