SPICY CAJUN PASTA

Spicy Cajun Pasta image

Provided by Elizabeth Schoch @elizabetheusebio

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 16 oz box(es) linguine
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 pound(s) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 boneless - chicken breasts
5 - hot links, sliced to your desired thickness
2 tablespoon(s) cajun seasoning
1 large - yellow onion
4 cloves - garlic, minced
4 - jalapenos, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
1 small can(s) green chilis
1 large can(s) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoon(s) oregano
2 tablespoon(s) basil leaves
1 tablespoon(s) red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, garlic and onions,and sautee. Add the chicken. When the chicken is almost done, add the hot links and cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Add the jalapenos, green chilis, tomatoes and seasonings (you can add less red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you like it). Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add the whipping cream, stirring until blended, allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer pink and the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the cooked pasta and mix well. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.