Cajun Pasta be Poppin’
Bring the vibrant and spicy flavors of Louisiana to your dinner table with this “Cajun Pasta be Poppin'” recipe. This dish is a lively fusion of shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage, all tossed with linguini in a creamy, bold Cajun-spiced sauce.
Perfect for those who love a little heat and a lot of flavor, this pasta is guaranteed to impress at any meal.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving something different for your weeknight meal, this recipe delivers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that can make any evening feel like a celebration.
It’s a complete, hearty meal that combines all the best elements of Cajun cooking in one deliciously easy pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 2 links of andouille sausage, sliced
- 6 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 3 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tsp. ground thyme
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 lb. linguini, cooked and drained
- â…“ cup pasta cooking liquid, reserved
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Proteins:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sausage slices and sauté until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add another 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, and sauté the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Place the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers, sautéing over medium heat until they are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the reserved pasta cooking liquid, heavy whipping cream, and diced tomatoes. Season with the remaining Cajun seasoning, ground thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked shrimp, sausage, and chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked linguini and toss everything together until well combined and the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Continue to heat through, ensuring that all ingredients are warm.