Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 white onion ((or yellow) diced)
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced)
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles (RO*TEL brand)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere's is the best!)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 pound pasta noodles (we like linguine or spaghetti)
  • 1 pound shrimp (uncooked, peeled, deveined (optional))

Instruction

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or large, deep-walled skillet.  
  • Add chicken and cook until white (it doesn't need to be cooked through). 
  • Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT shrimp and cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring often. 
  • Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer* for about 20-25 minutes or until noodles become soft, stirring often. Add more chicken broth if necessary.
  • *If adding shrimp, add it at about 10 minutes into the simmering process.  The shrimp will need to simmer for 15 minutes to be fully cooked.
  • Garnish with cilantro before serving.