Pasta Jambalaya

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients :

·         8 oz (about 3 cups) penne pasta

·         1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

·         ⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions

·         2 cups diced bell peppers (about 3 bell peppers, I like to use 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green)

·         cajun or creole seasoning

·         3 cloves garlic, minced

·         2 cups low-sodium chicken

·         2 tbsp olive oil

·         ½ pound smoked sausage, sliced

·         ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

·         2 cups diced onion (about 1 whole onion)

·         broth

·         ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions :

1. Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until it just starts to smoke. Add sausage, chicken, onions, and bell peppers. Season with cajun seasoning (about 1-2 teaspoons). Cook until lightly browned. Add garlic stir to combine until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Add the broth, cream, pasta, and more cajun seasoning to taste, about ½ teaspoon. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then cover skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Remove skillet from heat and stir in ½ cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly.

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