Pasta Jambalaya

Ingredientes

• 1 pound pasta fettuccine
• 1 lb chicken breast ( cut into pieces)
• 1/2 lb shrimp deveined
• 1/2 lb andouille sausage ( sliced into half-inch-thick pieces)
• 2 tbsp cajun spice
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium tomato (diced)
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or cayenne powder)
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers (diced)
• 1/2 cup green bell peppers (diced)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper (to taste if necessary)
• Parsley (for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente, drain but do not rinse. set aside

2. 2

   Lightly season the chicken and shrimp (separately) with the cajun seasoning.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat and cook the chicken until cooked through. Set aside.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp to the same pan and cook on both sides until they are opaque (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.

5. 5

   Add andouille sausage and brown on both sides.

6. 6

   Still in the same pan, add onion, garlic, and bay leaves and cook until the onion is translucent.

7. 7

   Add the chicken, diced tomato, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, tomato sauce, red chili flakes, thyme, oregano, cajun seasoning, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil, then stir in the shrimp and pasta. Leave to get heated through for 1-2 minutes.

9. 9

   Garnish with parsley if desired.