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Delicious Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta for Cajun Lovers

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A vibrant pasta dish that combines chicken, shrimp, and sausage in a creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta (Feel free to swap with fusilli or rigatoni.)
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (Can be replaced with turkey or omitted.)
  • 1 pound Shrimp (Consider scallops as an alternative.)
  • 8 ounces Andouille Sausage (Try chorizo or kielbasa for different flavors.)
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Mixed colors or one color.)
  • 1 small Red Onion (Can substitute yellow onion.)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced; substitute with garlic powder if needed.)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (For richness; can use half-and-half.)
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Can use Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast.)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (Adjust to your spice preference.)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing the proteins.)
  • to taste Salt (Crucial for enhancing flavors.)
  • to taste Pepper (Crucial for enhancing flavors.)
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (Adds fresh color and flavor.)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, slice andouille and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice peppers and onion, mince garlic.
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown chicken until cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add the sausage to the pan and brown. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add another tablespoon olive oil if needed and sauté onion, peppers, and garlic until soft.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan and remaining Cajun seasoning. Taste and adjust salt.
  7. Return chicken, sausage, and shrimp to the pan. Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Toss to coat and warm through.
  8. Finish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with lemon wedges and additional cheese at the table.

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