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Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Copycat Recipe

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Make this 30-minute Cajun jambalaya pasta Cheesecake Factory recipe at home! Bold Louisiana flavor that's easy, spicy, and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 618
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound shrimp , deveined
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage , sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
  • 1/2 red bell pepper , diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper , diced
  • 1/2 red onion , thinly diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium tomato , diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta , cooked but not rinsed
  • parsley and leftover minced bell peppers , for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until one minute shy of al dente. Drain without rinsing, reserving one cup of pasta water for later use.
  2. Combine the chicken, shrimp, sausage, Cajun spices, bell peppers, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over high heat.
  4. Sear the seasoned ingredients in two batches for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan with the cooked ingredients.
  6. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the pasta and toss with tongs until thoroughly coated in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with parsley and reserved minced bell peppers, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 43gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 765mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

If you are nervous about overcooking your shrimp, after adding the spices pull them out to a separate bowl. Then once the other ingredients are done cooking add it to the pan to cook through.