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creole chicken and andouille pasta

Recipe by
Jeremy Hood

A wonderful Creole-style pasta dish with spicy kick from Cajun seasoning, green chilies, and andouille sausage.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creole chicken and andouille pasta

  • 1 lb
    dry penne
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 lb
    andouille sausage
  • 1
    yellow onion
  • 1
    green bell pepper
  • 1 pkg
    sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes and green chilis
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried thyme leaves
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    cajun seasoning (recommended tony's chachere's)
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make creole chicken and andouille pasta

  • 1
    Cook pasta to near al dente in a large pot. Make sure that it is NOT done. It will finish cooking in the sauce. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Shave the Andouille in a food processor or chop into snall pieces. Heat skillet to medium-high and add 2 tbsp. oil. Cook andouille until it begins to brown and remove from skillet with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil and fat in the skillet.
  • 3
    Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook chicken in skillet until done. Remove with slotted spoon.
  • 4
    Slice onions and bell peppers into 1 inch strips and chop mushrooms. Sauté onions and bell peppers until the peppers are just slightly wilting. Add mushrooms and garlic cook for 2 more minutes.
  • 5
    Add chicken stock and scrape the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • 6
    Add diced tomatoes and green chilies, thyme, and basil. Allow to cook down and combine for about 2 minutes.
  • 7
    Add heavy cream and allow to cook down for 2 more minutes.
  • 8
    Add meats and mixture in skillet to pasta in large pot and cook over medium heat until pasta is done and liquid is mostly absorbed. Do not overcook pasta.
  • 9
    Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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