Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Recipe

Serving up a plateful of comfort food Cajun jambalaya pasta.

Spicy, savory, and deliciously straightforward, this chicken, shrimp, sausage, and vegetables smothered in flavorful spices makes an impressive meal. And you can whip it up in no time to deliver a restaurant-quality meal.

Course Main

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 516kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

½ pound (250g) fettuccine
1 pound (450g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (or breast)
½ pound (250g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound (250g) kielbasa, sliced 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive or canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons (10g) minced garlic
2-3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
½ teaspoon (1g) thyme
1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
1 tablespoon (12g) Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon (5ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (or you can use green bell pepper)
1½-2 cups (350-470ml) chicken broth
2 tablespoons (12g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Cook the fettuccine (or your preferred pasta) according to the package instructions.
Lightly season the chicken and shrimp with Creole spice. Heat oil over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Sauté shrimp for 3-5 minutes, and set aside.
Then add chicken and sausage, and sauté until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add onions, tomatoes, garlic, and cornstarch. Stir for about a minute. Then add thyme, paprika, and Creole spice. Follow with bell peppers, chicken broth, sausage, chicken, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
While your jambalaya is simmering, cook your pasta according to the package instructions.
Toss the shrimp back into the stew and adjust for salt and thickness. Serve over the cooked pasta.

Notes

Clean (devein) the shrimp and save the shells for broth.
Feel free to mix the pasta in and top with the shrimp right before serving. That way, your pasta stays al dente and the shrimp don't overcook.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the ingredients used in the recipe.

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