Mardi Gras Pasta...Are you ready to make your next meal extra festive and fun? Mardi Gras is the perfect opportunity to bring a little bit of joy into your kitchen, whether you celebrate the holiday. This delicious creole-inspired dish is easy enough for anyone to make and will liven up any dinner party!
1LbChicken Breast or Boneless Chicken ThighsChopped into bite-sized Pieces
2CupsAndouille SausageChopped into bite-sized Pieces
1LbFettuccine NoodlesCook til Al dente
Garlic Powder To Taste
3Cajun Seasoning To Taste
1/2TeaspoonSeas Salt To Taste
1/2Red PepperChopped into bite-sized Pieces
1/2Green PepperChopped into bite-sized Pieces
1/2Yellow PepperChopped into bite-sized Pieces
1/2OnionChopped into bite-sized Pieces
1/2CupScallionsChopped into bite-sized Pieces
2TbspButter
1CupHeavy cream
1CupChicken Stock
1CupMozzarella cheese
1Can Diced Tomatoes10 to 14 Oz Can
1/2CupParmesan cheeseSprinkle over the top
Instructions
Cook your noodle until al dente, then sit to the side.
1 Lb Fettuccine Noodles
Chop your onions and bell peppers, then sit to the side. We will be adding them to the pan later.
1/2 Red Pepper, 1/2 Green Pepper, 1/2 Yellow Pepper, 1/2 Cup Scallions, 1/2 Onion
Next, cut your chicken meat into bite-sized pieces and season to taste.
1 Lb Chicken Breast or Boneless Chicken Thighs
To a medium-low pan, add your butter. Allow to melt; add in your chicken. Allow the chicken to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then add your andouille sausages.
2 Tbsp Butter, 2 Cups Andouille Sausage
Next, add in your peppers. Continue cooking meat until done or the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees.
Next, Add in your tomatoes and stir. Immediately after add in your chicken broth, heavy cream, and mozzarella cheese, then stir.
1 Cup Heavy cream, 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese, 1 Can Diced Tomatoes, 1 Cup Chicken Stock
Season to taste, then place a top on and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Garlic Powder, 3 Cajun Seasoning, 1/2 Teaspoon Seas Salt
Sprinkle your cheese over the top.
1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese
Enjoy
Notes
If you would like your peppers and onions softer, you will only need to sauté a little longer.