Description
Jambalaya Alfredo combines the flavors of traditional jambalaya with a creamy Alfredo sauce for a delicious fusion dish. This hearty recipe features a mix of andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp tossed with bell peppers, onions, and Cajun spices in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
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Meats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Veggies:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Others:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sear Meats: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Brown sausage, add chicken, cook until golden, then add shrimp until pink. Set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic until softened. Add seasonings.
- Make the Sauce: Add butter, pour in cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, meats, and sauce to the skillet. Toss to coat and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing Cajun seasoning or adding cayenne.
- Proteins can be substituted based on preference.
- Pair with crusty bread or a light green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 190mg