Description

This Cajun dish is inspired by the Cheesecake Factory's recipe. It is loaded with spices/seasonings, vegetables, sausage, chicken and shrimp which is all served over linguine pasta. Serve it with toasted garlic bread and a side salad.

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 T. creole seasoning
• 1 T. garlic powder
• 1 T. onion powder
• 2 t. black pepper
• 1 t. paprika
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 lb. andouille sausage, or smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 2? chunks
• 4 T. butter, unsalted
• 4 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 bunch green onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
• 32 oz. chicken broth/stock, organic, low-sodium
• 2 c. red salsa
• 6 oz. can hot tomato sauce
• 1 lb. linguine pasta, cooked according to package directions
• garlic bread, toasted

Steps

1. Mix seasonings/herbs and bay leaf together; set aside.
2. Slice sausage; set aside.
3. Rinse chicken, pat dry, dice into 2 inch chunks, place in a medium bowl. Season chicken with 1 T. seasoning blend; mix well; set aside.