Cajun Pastalaya

Name: Cajun Pastalaya
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

⏱️ Ready in 1h 30m 🥄 Prep 45 min 🔥 Cook 45 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 11 views

My own Cajun pastalaya recipe I put together after trying 3 or 4 different local Southern Louisiana recipes. The prep/cook times may be off, as I have never timed myself. Hope y'all enjoy! Serve with crusty bread.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 45 min

Cook 45 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 640

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31.5g 40%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1218mg 53%

Total Carbohydrate 53.7g 20%

Dietary Fiber 4.7g 17%

Total Sugars 7.1g

Protein 36.6g 73%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes.

Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Add tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer.

Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes.

Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.

Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil.

Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.