Pastalaya Recipe

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until you can smell the garlic.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.

Step 7

Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Stir a few times during simmering to make sure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.

Step 8

Add the browned sausage and chicken back to the pot and stir to combine. Gently heat through then remove from heat.

Step 9

Stir in the sour cream, if desired, for a creamier pasta.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Serve! Don’t forget the hot sauce!