Pastalaya

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes.
  2. 2Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3Dice onions, bell peppers, and celery.
  4. 4Mince garlic.
  5. 5Slice andouille sausage.
  6. 6Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven.
  7. 7Brown the sausage until it gets a nice sear, then remove it from the pan.
  8. 8In the same pan, sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the pan.
  10. 10Add the diced trinity (onions, bell peppers, and celery) and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  11. 11Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
  12. 12Sauté for about a minute.
  13. 13Add tomato paste and toast for 2-3 minutes.
  14. 14Pour in a can of fire-roasted tomatoes.
  15. 15Pour in spicy chicken broth.
  16. 16Bring the mixture to a boil.
  17. 17Add the chicken and sausage back into the pot.
  18. 18Pour in pasta.
  19. 19Add fresh chopped parsley.
  20. 20Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  21. 21Cut the heat and stir in heavy cream.

Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Cajun seasoning
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • celery
  • garlic
  • andouille sausage
  • avocado oil
  • smoked paprika
  • dried thyme
  • tomato paste
  • fire-roasted tomatoes
  • spicy chicken broth
  • pasta
  • fresh chopped parsley
  • heavy cream

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlDutch ovenwooden spoonspatula