Name: Cajun Pastalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), finely chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (such as San Marzano®); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®); 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream; 0.5 bunch fresh thyme, chopped; 0.5 bunch fresh oregano, chopped; 0.5 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 0.25 cup chopped green onions; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, or to taste

A symphony of Southern Louisiana flavors, this Cajun Pastalaya combines savory andouille sausage, tender chicken, and succulent shrimp in a creamy, herb-infused tomato sauce. Served with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh herbs, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

34 mins

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 2 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes more. Add tomatoes, paprika, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

02

Step

15 mins

Add broth to the pot and return to a simmer. Add penne and simmer for 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and shrimp are cooked through, about 7 minutes more.

03

Step

8 mins

Stir in cream. Stir in thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook until just heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve topped with green onions and Parmesan cheese.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to substitute other types of pasta, such as rotini or farfalle.
If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese and green onions to your liking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (9)

Flo Witting
Jun 22, 2025
The perfect balance of spice and creaminess!
Dakota Lubowitz
Jun 18, 2025
Absolutely delicious! My family loved it.
Alfredo Reichel
Jun 16, 2025
I added a bit more Creole seasoning for extra flavor.
Stuart Reinger
Jun 9, 2025
Easy to follow and a great weeknight meal.
Donny Dickens
May 2, 2025
This is my new go-to recipe for entertaining!
Margarita Fay
Apr 29, 2025
The recipe was easy to follow and tasted amazing.
Shayne Langworth
Apr 15, 2025
I used Italian sausage since I couldn't find andouille, and it still turned out amazing!
Giovanny Orn
Apr 9, 2025
Very delicious and easy to make!
Corine Will
Apr 6, 2025
Next time I'll try adding some bell peppers!

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