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Gumbo Pasta

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Tbsp. butter divided
  • 2-3 chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 cup andouille sausage optional
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 4 1/2 cups broth
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 lb. penne pasta

Instructions
 

  • Melt two tablespoons butter in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in andouille sausage with your chicken and cook until slightly browned.
  • While the chicken and sausage are cooking, start making roux in a small saucepan. Melt three tablespoons butter and whisk in flour. Slowly whisking allow the roux to cook until a dark caramel color.
  • Stir in onion and green pepper to stop roux from cooking.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the chicken and sausage.
  • Add broth and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • Add in penne pasta and cook 10-12 minutes until liquid has reduced and pasta is cooked through.