This Trader Joe's Sauce Makes the Best Cajun Alfredo Pasta You've Never Tried
We’re making a comforting creamy chicken recipe that feels like a warm hug. It’s an easy recipe to follow, especially since we’re using some fantastic items from trader joes to create this delicious homemade food. We hope this noodle recipe becomes a new favorite in your home cooking repertoire!
Things to know:
Why is Trader Joe’s such a big deal?
At Trader Joe’s, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe’s label.
What to always buy at Trader Joe’s?
Trader Joe’s must-haves include their iconic Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, creamy Mandarin Orange Chicken, rich Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, sweet Speculoos Cookie Butter, and convenient frozen items like soup dumplings and garlic cubes, plus fresh flowers and unique snacks like peanut butter pretzels for a quick, tasty haul. Shoppers love their pantry staples, unique cheeses, seasonal items, and affordable organic options for everyday cooking and treats
What is unique about Trader Joe’s?
Trader Joe’s is unique for its quirky, fun atmosphere with hand-drawn signs, friendly staff in Hawaiian shirts, and a treasure-hunt feel due to constantly rotating, unique private-label products, all offered at low, consistent prices without coupons or loyalty programs by buying directly from suppliers and avoiding brand-name markups, creating a distinct, value-driven experience. They also focus heavily on natural ingredients, avoiding artificial additives, GMOs, and MSG in many products
What are traditional Cajun foods?
We consider jambalaya, gumbo, étouffée and red beans and rice to be the “big 4” of Cajun dishes. There are more out there such as po’ boys, a delicious Cajun sandwich with an huge variety of versions.
What is Creole vs Cajun food?
Cajun food is the food of the Acadians, an ethnic group descended from the French who settled in the New France colony of Acadia during the 17th and 18th centuries. Cajun food is often spicy (though you can make it flavorful with much less “heat”), rustic and hearty. Creole food comes from the city of New Orleans and is a fusion of French, Spanish, African and other influences.
Ingredients:
2 red bell peppers, finely diced
1 sweet onion, finely diced
1 package of celery hearts, finely diced
1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized chunks
1 lb of smoked sausage (we used our homemade kielbasa) cut into bite sized chunks
5 cloves of minced garlic
4 T olive oil
1 jar of Trader Joe’s Cajun Alfredo Sauce
1 12oz. package of fettuccini (we used Hatch Green Chile Fettuccini)
1. Prepare the fettuccini according to the instructions on the package for al dente pasta.
2. Add 2T of olive oil to a large skillet on medium high heat.
3. Brown the chicken chunks (about 5 minutes), then remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 2T of olive oil and the Holy Trinity (onions, peppers and celery) to the skillet and cook until soft (about 10 minutes).
5. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant.
6. Add the sausage and return the chicken to the skillet and stir to mix.
7. Add the alfredo and pasta and stir to combine, then continue to cook for about 5 minutes until the meal is heated through.
8. ENJOY!
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