This recipe is perfect for weekend dinners, gatherings, or anytime you want something filling and bold. It’s also very flexible you can adjust the spice level, use only shrimp or sausage, or even add extra veggies. The noodles reheat well, making leftovers just as good the next day. Served with a cold drink or a simple side salad, Jambalaya Noodles with Cajun BBQ Wings is the kind of meal that turns dinner into an experience, bringing Southern comfort and big flavor straight to your table.
Ingredients
For the Jambalaya Noodles
12 oz fettuccine or penne noodles
8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb chicken breast, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cajun BBQ Wings
2 lbs chicken wings
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente, drain, and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, then remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in cream, shrimp, sausage, and cooked noodles. Cook until shrimp are pink and sauce thickens slightly.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Toss wings with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Toss hot wings with BBQ sauce and serve alongside the jambalaya noodles.