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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
Servings: 8
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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).

Assembly

  • Mound Linguine noodles onto a plate.
  • Spoon the Jamabalya Mixture over the noodles.
  • Top with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcal