If the way to a man’s heart, is through his stomach, than I have a recipe that is guaranteed to seal the deal. Seriously, you will be lucky if this one makes it to the plate before forks are diving in for creamy flavor filled bites.
This was the first real dish I posted on Pass the Sushi and it had been a really long time since I made it. There’s a reason why… just look at the ingredient list. We’re talking serious fat kid love, but it’s a good fat kid love. A serious clog your arteries but can’t stop licking the plate kind of late night by chance meeting up at a bar and really needing a shower the next morning kind of good. So, I felt that it needed another round on here. I am done with the ‘two new a week’ category since it quickly doubled or even tripled on some weeks as we know all of he recipes I post on here and new to me, but this one was too good not to re-create now that I cringe every time I see someone using the built in flash when taking pictures.
You’re going to look over the ingredient list and cringe at one of the ingredients, but trust me, or work around it. I think the ‘cheese product’ that we shall refer to as Velveeta from this point on, makes the cream sauce thicken up a bit, and adds a bit of pop. This one is heavy, takes some prep time, and is totally worth every single calorie.
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta:
from MyRecipes.com
Ingredients
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 lbs medium-size fresh shrimp, peeled and deviened
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 – 2 lb chicken boneless, skinless, dark or light meat, cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 (12-ounce) package fettuccine
- 1/2 lbs Andouille sausage, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teas red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tbs salt-free Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbs all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed (Velveeta)
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbs chopped fresh parsley
Preparation:
In a large non-stick skillet melt the butter over medium heat and cook shrimp until no longer pink, 3 minutes a side. Set aside and cover.
In a large stock pot, or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Brown chicken on all sides 5-10 minutes. Check for doneness and place chicken in a bowl and set aside. Cook sausage 10 minutes, until browned. Add to chicken in bowl and cover.
Meanwhile, prepare fettuccine according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In the same stock pot, add onion, pepper, celery, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning and flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly stir in chicken broth, whisking to avoid clumps. Increase heat to medium-high heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce to a simmer and stir in heavy cream and pasteurized cheese; stir to melt cheese.
Stir in reserved chicken, sausage and pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Add shrimp, green onions, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve.
Stir in chopped green onions, Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
The ingredient list is long, but I promise, it’s worth it. For the two of us, this makes multiple meals that I place in casserole dishes and freeze for later.
My name is Kita. I am a 20 something girl geek and website/graphic designer who can rock an apron like there is no tomorrow.
I know the ingredient list is all “fat kid love” stuff but man I could seriously eat this everyday! And I saw your old post – you’ve come such a long way since then!
This would totally be worth the clogged arteries.
yum! I love creamy pastas like this and it’s okay that it’s unhealthy, it’s worth it — it looks SO good! I’m glad you did a re-do on this since now I get to see it and drool all over my keyboard
creamy delicious pasta is the ultimate comfort food, this looks so good!
It’s a true winner
Look so yummy!
mmmmm shrimp and sausage!
OMG OMG OMG – is there any left???? When you gave us leftovers they never made it to the table. We looked like two heathens eating from the pan I warmed this up in. This was one of the best things I have ever eaten = ever!!!!
my hubs would love this – he’s been asking for cajun food, I just haven’t got around to it yet. looks great!
Wow, look at how far you have come! This looks SO good! Nicely done Kita. I always a fan of anything cajun
Holey moley. This looks amazing.
Mmm, that looks like I want to bathe in it. Well, and then bathe in water again, but mmmmm.
So yes, there’s lots of ingredients, but holy heck is that one incredible looking pasta dish! I wanna face dive right in to it!
I am sure that dish is immensely delicious. What an ingredient list!!
Dang girl, you know how to make a creamy pasta dish! Wish I wasn’t trying to lose a couple pounds right now!
Oooooh, I am SO making this for husband when he comes home. He would love it!
Oh, it sounds terrific! I have one, single, solitary recipe that has the same “cheese product” and it makes all the difference! BTW – I replied to your asparagus question….
Oh, this looks heavenly!!! Sometimes ya gotta eat something heart-clogging!
This pasta looks delicious and unique!
The pictures are absolutely gorgeous and the recipe too looks delicious!
I love your description of this pasta! My unbelievably skinny husband would eat plates full of this.
velveeta! hahahaha! oh man… lol awesome