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Published: June 14, 2016 Last Modified: May 20, 2019 By Sara 20 Comments

Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

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This recipe for Cajun jambalaya pasta is full of andouille sausage, shrimp, Cajun spiced chicken and vegetables, all served over creamy pasta. A hearty meal that's perfect for an everyday dinner or for entertaining! #savoryoursummerrecipes #ad

This recipe for Cajun jambalaya pasta is full of andouille sausage, shrimp, Cajun spiced chicken and vegetables, all served over creamy pasta. A hearty meal that’s perfect for an everyday dinner or for entertaining!

You can never go wrong with a meaty pasta dish, my family loves taco pasta, Philly cheesesteak pasta and this fabulous jambalaya pasta.

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A pan of jambalaya pasta with shrimp, chicken, sausage and vegetables.

We do a lot of entertaining during the summer, and I’m constantly trying to come up with easy yet elegant meals to serve to our guests. When it’s 90+ degrees out, I definitely don’t want to be spending hours in the kitchen! This Cajun jambalaya pasta is a hearty meal that’s perfect for summer entertaining or for a busy weeknight. I pair this pasta with a nice white wine to really savor my summer!

A plate of jambalaya pasta served with a glass of white wine.

How do you make jambalaya pasta?

This Cajun jambalaya pasta starts with the proteins – in this case we’re using chicken, shrimp and Aidells® Cajun Style Andouille Sausage. Let me tell you a little bit about Aidells® Sausage – it is a staple at my house, you will always find a package of it in my fridge. My kids are crazy about the chicken and apple sausages, my youngest would eat one every day if she could! I love that Aidells® Sausages are gluten free, contain no nitrites or added hormones, and are hand crafted in small batches. They’re also pre-cooked which means it only takes a few minutes to heat one up to enjoy! I buy my Aidells® Sausage at Safeway, they always have a great selection of flavor varieties.

A package of Aidells smoked andouille sausage.

The sausage, chicken and shrimp get cooked together in a pan along with some peppers and onions. While the meats and veggies are cooking, I put up a pot of pasta to boil. The pasta gets tossed in a simple cream sauce and the meat and vegetable mixture gets poured over the top.

Creamy cajun pasta with shrimp, sausage, chicken and bell peppers.

To me this pasta just screams summer with the seafood and fresh veggies – your dinner guests will be so impressed! I make this Cajun jambalaya pasta even more special by pairing it with my favorite Cupcake® Pinot Grigio Wine from The Wine Group. I find Cupcake® Wines to be creamy, silky, intense yet elegant and they make any occasion delicious.

A bottle of Cupcake Wine with a glass of wine.

Invite a few friends over, grab a bottle of Cupcake® Wine and whip up this pasta – it’ll make for a memorable evening that won’t cost you hours in the kitchen.

A pan of jambalaya pasta with spiced chicken, shrimp, sausage, peppers and onions.

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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta

This recipe for Cajun jambalaya pasta is full of andouille sausage, shrimp, Cajun spiced chicken and vegetables, all served over creamy pasta. A hearty meal that's perfect for an everyday dinner or for entertaining!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 568kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (you can either remove the tails or leave them on for a more elegant presentation)
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 2 inch links of Aidells® Cajun Style Andouille Sausage cut into 1/2 thick rounds
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning or more to taste
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups of thinly sliced bell peppers (I used red, yellow, and green)
  • 10 ounces linguine pasta other long pasta varieties will also work
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and peppers and cook for 4-6 minutes or until softened. Season with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the peppers and onions from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and season with salt, pepper and remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cooked through.
  • Add the sausage to the pan and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  • Add the reserved bell peppers and onions to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Drain the pasta and return to the pot it cooked in. Turn the heat on medium high and add the cream along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has started to thicken.
  • Place the meat and vegetable mixture on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Aidells® & The Wine Group. The opinions and text are all mine.

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    Comments

    1. tiana says

      March 22, 2019 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      My mom would love this whole thing. I would have to have mine without the shrimp but will also love it. For sure have to make it

      Reply
    2. HC says

      March 19, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      This looks so yummy. Way better than the frozen pizza we just had tonight. I will be making this on Friday after I go to the store to pick up the ingredients.

      Reply
    3. Tania Artemova says

      July 13, 2018 at 5:22 am

      5 stars
      Omg! It looks so tasty! I saved the recipe and need to make it! I am planning to impress my family with it!)))

      Reply
    4. Becca Wilson says

      July 12, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      I absolutely love jambalaya and this looks amazing. I really need to give this recipe a try.

      Reply
    5. momi berlin says

      July 11, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      hey. i literally stopped and got a phone to take a photo of your work. I will replicate this at home. I love shrimp and pasta. this is a great combination.

      Reply
    6. Danielle says

      July 11, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely amazing! I am so excited to try it out for my family and myself.

      Reply
    7. Nina says

      July 11, 2018 at 4:11 am

      5 stars
      I would totally enjoy this ! it looks so yummy and mouthwatering. I love shrimp and sausages !!

      Reply
    8. Holly says

      July 10, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! This looks perfect. I am hungry just reading your post! Definitely going to make this recipe!

      Reply
    9. Kayla says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      That is on of my favorite wine brands. I love shrimp and am always looking for a new shrimp recipe. This looks amazing, I’ll have to try it with a glass of wine.

      Reply
    10. Elizabeth O says

      July 10, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a really lovely dish indeed for those who enjoy things like this. It would be a good dish to have at a dinner party!

      Reply
    11. Czjai Reyes-Ocampo says

      July 10, 2018 at 8:24 am

      Oh my, this dish looks amazing , especially those large shrimps!

      Reply
    12. Kansas Bonanno says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:19 am

      This looks amazing, we love cajun in our house and we are always looking for new things to try, going to bookmark this one for sure!

      Reply
    13. eliza says

      July 10, 2018 at 6:48 am

      Wow! I haven’t tried this cajun and shrimp combine in pasta yet. But I’m sure I’m gonna cook it using your guide, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    14. Emma Riley says

      July 10, 2018 at 3:54 am

      5 stars
      These pasta flavors looks really delicious and looks so simple to prepare. I better try to make this to see what its taste.

      Reply
    15. Nancie says

      July 10, 2018 at 1:48 am

      This looks delicious. I ‘ve saved to my Pocket for later. Perfect recipe for an Instapot.

      Reply
    16. Chris says

      July 10, 2018 at 1:01 am

      I’M MAKING THIS! Holy cow this looks amazing and I’ve already got some of the stuff to make it. Thank’s for sharing, i’ll let you know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
    17. Laura says

      July 9, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      This looks so good! I love that the sausage is already seasoned to save time! Definitely will be trying this recipe! Yum!!!

      Reply
    18. Geraline Batarra says

      July 9, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Never tried to have this flavor of pasta on my plate but it looks so good and tasty and it looks so simple to make. I will definitely try to make this on this coming weekends.

      Reply
    19. Ann Snook says

      July 9, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I love Cajun flavors. This looks so easy to make, I think I’ll add it to my meal plan next week 🙂

      Reply
    20. Heather says

      July 9, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      Aidell’s sausage is SOOO good! Their meatballs are awesome too!

      Reply

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