Jambalaya Pasta Cajun Bowl (Print Version)
Zesty Cajun-inspired pasta featuring chicken, shrimp, sausage, bell peppers, and a creamy tomato sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
225 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
02 -
225 g shrimp, peeled, tails removed
03 -
225 g andouille sausage, sliced into 1.25 cm pieces
→ Seasonings
04 -
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
05 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 -
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Aromatics & Vegetables
07 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
08 -
60 ml yellow bell pepper, diced
09 -
60 ml red bell pepper, diced
10 -
60 ml green bell pepper, diced
11 -
60 ml onion, chopped
12 -
55 g tomatoes, chopped
→ Pasta & Sauce
13 -
285 g rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
14 -
240 ml chicken broth
15 -
1 teaspoon tomato paste
16 -
120 ml heavy whipping cream
→ Oils & Garnish
17 -
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
18 -
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Season chicken thighs, shrimp, and andouille sausage evenly with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
02 -
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and golden brown, approximately 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 -
In the same pan, add remaining vegetable oil. Sauté andouille sausage for 1 minute, then add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque and pink with a curled C-shape, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer sausage and shrimp to the reserved plate.
04 -
Add yellow, red, and green bell peppers along with chopped onion to the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
05 -
Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Sauté for 1 minute, ensuring aromatics become fragrant.
06 -
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cooked rigatoni and heavy whipping cream until sauce is well combined.
07 -
Return reserved chicken, sausage, and shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until fully heated through.
08 -
Plate the creamy Cajun pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
For most flavourful results, allow proteins to marinate in the seasoning for 10 minutes before cooking.