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Cajun Pastalaya

Ingredients

2 tablespoons

butter

1 pound

andouille sausage

1 cup

celery, finely chopped

1 large

sweet onion, chopped

1 large

green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves

garlic, chopped

1 pound

chicken thighs, diced

1 (28 ounce)

crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon

sweet paprika

1 teaspoon

Creole seasoning

1/4 teaspoon

cayenne pepper

2 cups

chicken broth

1 (16 ounce)

penne pasta

1 pound

medium shrimp

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1/2 bunch

fresh thyme, chopped

1/2 bunch

fresh oregano, chopped

1/2 bunch

fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup

green onions, chopped

1/4 cup

Parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

STEP 1

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.

STEP 2

Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer. Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.

STEP 3

Stir in cream. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving)

Calories:

640 calories

Servings:

8 servings

Carbohydrates:

54 g

Fat:

32 g

Fiber:

5 g

Protein:

37 g

Sugar:

7 g

Meal Effort

Preparation:

15 minutes

Cook:

45 minutes

Total:

1 hrs