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Perfect Pasta Suppers

ORZO PASTALAYA

MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS

This easy and filling dish is like jambalaya but with rice-shaped pasta.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 (12-ounce) package andouille sausage, cut into ¼-inch slices1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup chopped yellow onion¾ cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 bell pepper)¾ cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 bell pepper)½ cup chopped celery2 teaspoons minced garlic2 sprigs fresh thyme1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes1 (16-ounce) package orzo1 pound peeled and deveined large fresh shrimp (tails left on)1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon Creole seasoning*½ teaspoon ground black pepperGarnish: sliced green onion

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