Description
This Pastalaya recipe is a delicious Cajun-inspired one-pot pasta dish that combines smoked sausage, chicken, bell peppers, and Cajun seasoning for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Pastalaya:
- 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta (uncooked)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet. Cook the sausage until browned, then set aside. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and pasta. Return sausage and chicken to the pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by using mild or hot diced tomatoes with chilies.
- You can also add shrimp in the last 5 minutes of cooking for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
