Creole Chicken And Andouille Pasta Recipes

ANDOUILLE AND CHICKEN CREOLE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a large skilled over medium-high heat.
• Cook sauage and chicken with the Creole seasoning until the meat is about halfway done.
• Add the mushrooms, green onion, green pepper and red pepper.
• Sautee over medium heat until the mushrooms begin to shrink, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken broth and milk, season with lemon pepper and garlic powder, and reduce heat to medium-low.
• (Now is a good time to start boiling water for the pasta.) Mix together the cornstarch and cold water until dissolved- I like to use a coffee mug.
• Stir into skilled.
• Cook, stirring gently, until the sausage returns to a boil.
• Boil for one minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
• Serve hot over cooked pasta.

CAJUN CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces in a medium bowl, sprinkle the cajun seasoning over and toss to coat.
• In a large, deep skillet sauté the garlic in the butter for about two minutes. Add chicken and andouille pieces. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
• Add the red and green peppers to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the red onion.
• Reduce heat. Add half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sun dried tomatoes. Heat through. Add basil.
• Pour over hot pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese.

JAMBALAYA PASTA WITH PENNE, CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE

Steps:

• Fill a large, 1-gallon stock pot with a pasta insert, 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and season with salt to taste. Place the penne in the salted water and return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta until nearly al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• While the pasta cooks, set a 14-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, swirl the pan to evenly coat with the oil. Season the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the Essence and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place the shrimp in the pan and sear for 1 minute per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add another tablespoon of the olive oil to the saute pan and season the chicken breast with 2 teaspoons of the Essence and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Place the chicken breast in the pan and sear for 3 minutes, turning to ensure even browning. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside with the seared shrimp.
• Place the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the saute pan and add the sausage, onions and bell peppers. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is lightly caramelized and the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to the pan and scrape with a spoon to remove any browned bits that have formed in the bottom of the pan, about 30 seconds. Add the diced tomatoes, fresh thyme, the remaining tablespoon of Essence and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and chicken to the pan, as well as the nearly al dente pasta and the reserved 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Continue to cook the sauce and pasta, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp and chicken are cooked through, the pasta is al dente and most of the pasta cooking water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil and Parmesan. Toss to combine and serve while hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
• Published by William Morrow, 1993.

CREOLE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion, celery, peppers, green onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the cream, wine, Creole seasoning, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., In another large skillet, saute sausage and shrimp in remaining butter for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain fettuccine; toss with vegetable mixture, tomatoes and sausage mixture.

CREOLE CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta to near al dente in a large pot. Make sure that it is NOT done. It will finish cooking in the sauce. Drain and set aside.
• 2. Shave the Andouille in a food processor or chop into snall pieces. Heat skillet to medium-high and add 2 tbsp. oil. Cook andouille until it begins to brown and remove from skillet with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil and fat in the skillet.
• 3. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook chicken in skillet until done. Remove with slotted spoon.
• 4. Slice onions and bell peppers into 1 inch strips and chop mushrooms. Sauté onions and bell peppers until the peppers are just slightly wilting. Add mushrooms and garlic cook for 2 more minutes.
• 5. Add chicken stock and scrape the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• 6. Add diced tomatoes and green chilies, thyme, and basil. Allow to cook down and combine for about 2 minutes.
• 7. Add heavy cream and allow to cook down for 2 more minutes.
• 8. Add meats and mixture in skillet to pasta in large pot and cook over medium heat until pasta is done and liquid is mostly absorbed. Do not overcook pasta.
• 9. Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.