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Cajun Jambalaya Chicken and Kielbasa Pasta

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My family loves jambalaya. This incorporates the flavors of this classic dish with pasta and a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 Ounce Package) Polska Kielbasa, Sliced Into Half Moons
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
  • 2 whole Chicken Breasts (6-8 Ounces Each) Pounded 1/2 Inch Thick
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning, Divided, I Used Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
  • 1 pound Pasta (I Used Penne)
  • ½ cups Onions, Chopped
  • ½ cups Carrots, Chopped
  • ½ cups Celery, Sliced
  • ½ cups Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced (2 Cloves Should Yield About 1 Teaspoon)
  • ¼ cups Flour
  • 1-½ cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas, Thawed
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Preparation

Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add the Polska Kielbasa and cook until browned, stirring often. Remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the pot and add 1 tablespoon butter.

Sprinkle chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning (about 1 teaspoon), put them into the pot and cook about 4 minutes per side over medium high heat or until cooked through. Remove from Dutch oven and set aside with the kielbasa.

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water, according to package instructions for al dente. When done, drain it.

Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, turn the heat to medium and melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven. Add the onions, carrots, celery, red pepper and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté about 3-5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook another minute until fragrant. Add the flour and whisk for about 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken broth and the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for a couple of minutes until beginning to thicken. Add the peas and simmer another couple of minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and an additional teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.

Dice the chicken and add it back into the Dutch oven with the kielbasa and cooked pasta. Mix well. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Enjoy!

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