Pastalaya is like jambalaya—Andouille sausage, chicken, the kick of Cajun seasoning—with a hearty pasta twist. Pastalaya is made with pasta instead of rice! This dish is easy to make and easy on a budget. It’s a filling dish to serve for large gatherings and celebrations. Pastalaya is a super easy crowd pleaser that is good to the last pasta noodle! Bon Appetit!
Pastalaya
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 lb. andouille sausage, Cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 c. trinity (chopped mixture of onions, bell peppers, and celery in a 2-1-1 ratio.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 c. tomatoes, diced (1 15-oz. Can diced tomatoes)
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. Spice It Up! Creole seasoning
- 1 lb. linguine, cooked according to package directions
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown chicken and sausage and butter over medium high heat. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add Trinity to pot and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, and Spice It Up! Creole seasoning.
- Return meat to pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add cooked pasta and green onions to pot. Combine thoroughly. Add additional Spice It Up! Creole seasoning and salt to taste.
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