Best 6 Chicken Shrimp And Sausage Cajun Pasta Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors in a dish that blends the best of chicken, shrimp, and sausage in a Cajun-inspired pasta extravaganza. Let your palate dance to the vibrant rhythm of spices as we explore the world of "Chicken Shrimp and Sausage Cajun Pasta," a delectable treat that will turn your kitchen into a lively New Orleans street party. This article will guide you through the process of crafting this flavorful masterpiece, ensuring your next meal is bursting with the essence of the bayou. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and get ready to savor the magic of this Cajun delight.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP CAJUN ALFREDO FETTUCCINE PASTA



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Each ingredient in this dish contributes to the amazing flavor sensation--roasted chicken, Andouille sausage, juicy shrimp and a homemade creamy alfredo sauce with a special Cajun fire spice combination. Seriously, this is a dish that is perfect when you want to impress.

Provided by foodiechefteam

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tsp paprika
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp cayenne
1.5 tsp cumin
1.5 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 lb fettuccine pasta
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp kosher salt-for pasta water
4 oz butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup 1/2 and 1/2
4 cloves garlic
2 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, fresh grated
1 cup andouille sausage
1 cup chopped cooked chicken (either white meat or dark meat)
3 cups shrimp, deveined and peeled
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
4 tbsp Cajun Fire Spice

Steps:

  • In a covered container or sealed plastic bag, combine all spice ingredients and shake until mixed.
  • Add 6 qts water, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp kosher salt to pasta pot and heat to boil. Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, approx. 8 minutes. Strain pasta in colander, lightly cool with cold water. Mix 1 tbsp of olive oil into pasta, and set aside.
  • In a dry hot skillet add 2 tablespoons of the Cajun Fire Spice, allow spices to heat up and slightly smoke. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sausage. Cook until the oils leach on to the pan, then add shrimp and chicken and coat well with spices and sausage oils.
  • In a separate sauce pot melt the butter and add the whipping cream and half and half on low heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. We do not want to brown the butter.Stir in the garlic and two tablespoons of the Cajun Fire Spice. Slowly whisk in 2 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens, combine with sausage, chicken and shrimp and stir well. Add the Cajun Alfredo Sauce to the cooked fettuccine and gently mix.
  • Plate pasta to center of dish and mound with a fork. Top with Parmesan cheese, fresh flatleaf parsley, dust the plate with 1 tbsp Cajun Fire Spice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 698 kcal

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA



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It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced on the diagonal
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 cups dried penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREOLE SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA



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Make and share this Creole Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ms_Misty57

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb cooked fettuccine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb peeled deveined raw large shrimp
1 lb chicken thigh, cut into bite sized oieces
7 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 lb andouille sausage
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 TBS of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Creole seasoning. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Season the Chicken pieces with 2 teaspoons of the Creole seasoning. Place the Chicken in the pan and saute until done. Remove the Chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the remaining TBS of olive oil in the saute pan and onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook another minute.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape pan to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the thyme, 3 teaspoons of creole seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Return the shrimp and chicken to the pan. Add the cooked pasta to the pan. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912.6, Fat 61.6, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 311.2, Sodium 1882.5, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 55

CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA



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Serve up a spicy dinner for two.

Provided by Kelly Kear Clark

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 link pork sausage with jalapeno pepper
4 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 pinch Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste.
  • Grill chicken breast and pork sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut chicken and sausage into bite-size pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chicken and sausage pieces into vegetables, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour 1 cup half-and-half into skillet. Stir to combine.
  • Mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Toss cooked farfalle pasta into mixture until coated; season with additional Cajun seasoning and dried basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 628.8 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

CAJUN SHRIMP & SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by ladydee009

Number Of Ingredients 22

ESSENCE CREOLE SEASONING:
3/4 pound cooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound peeled, deveined raw large shrimp
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Essence seasoning (recipe below)
1 1/2 hot links, or smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Place the shrimp in the pan and saute until almost done. Don't overcook, as they'll continue to cook when you add them to the sauce. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage and cook another minute. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape with a spoon to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom of the pan, about 30 seconds. Add the thyme, 1 tablespoon of Essence and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and pasta to the pan. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan. To make the Essence Seasoning, just mix all of the ingredients and store in an airtight container.

CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by islandgirl77551

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 200 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
3 stalks celery (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 lb boneless chicken breast
1 lb smoked sausage
1 lb shrimp (raw, peeled)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 cups water
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 cup rice (uncooked)

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet with a lid, saute onions,garlic,celery and green peppers in olive oil.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Brown chicken in skillet and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Add sliced sausage,tomatoes,sauteed vegetables,cajun seasoning,Tabasco sauce,water and rice.
  • Put lid on skillet and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 52.5, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Choose plump, juicy shrimp, tender chicken, and flavorful sausage. Fresh vegetables will also add more flavor and nutrients to your pasta.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the shrimp, chicken, and sausage, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, they will steam instead of brown, and your dish will be bland.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will really bring your dish together. Make sure to use a sauce that is packed with flavor, such as a creamy Cajun sauce, a spicy tomato sauce, or a pesto sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make chicken, shrimp, and sausage Cajun pasta. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a recipe that you love.

Conclusion:

Chicken, shrimp, and sausage Cajun pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner, a special occasion, or a potluck. With so many different ways to make it, you are sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give chicken, shrimp, and sausage Cajun pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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