CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE CAJUN PASTA

Chicken, Shrimp and Sausage Cajun Pasta image

Provided by Amanda S

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz hot or mild sausage links, casing removed.
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stick celery, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (optional)
1 c rigatoni pasta, cooked
1 can(s) 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice
1 can(s) 16 oz tomato sauce
8 oz medium shrimp peeled and cut in half
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Cook pasta per directions on box, set aside.
2. In large Dutch oven, brown chicken and sausage in hot oil. Remove and drain.
3. Add onion, green and red peppers, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until onions and peppers are tender.
4. Add pasta, tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce, chicken and sausage into the Dutch oven. Bring to a boil.
5. Stir in shrimp and parsley. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn pink. Serve.