Description
Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta is a vibrant celebration of flavor that brings the spirit of Louisiana to your table. This dish showcases tender shrimp, juicy chicken, and smoky andouille sausage enveloped in a rich, creamy Cajun sauce. Colorful bell peppers add a refreshing crunch, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for festive occasions or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will surely impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine or fettuccine
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
- Bell peppers (red and green), onion, garlic
- Olive oil and unsalted butter
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season shrimp and chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet, sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown; remove.
- Cook shrimp in the same skillet until pink; set aside.
- Brown sausage slices in the skillet; remove.
- Sauté bell peppers and onion, add garlic until fragrant.
- Make roux with butter and flour; gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream until smooth.
- Stir in seasonings and cheese; let sauce thicken.
- Combine proteins, sautéed vegetables, and pasta with the sauce; toss well to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: Customize with extra veggies like zucchini or mushrooms for added nutrition. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper.