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One Pot Jambalaya Pasta

One Pot Jambalaya Pasta is the perfect meal. Throw everything in a pot and dinner is done in 20 minutes. Better than Cheesecake Factory's Jambalaya pasta!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 601 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 white onion (or yellow) diced
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles RO*TEL brand
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Tony Chachere's is the best!
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pasta noodles we like linguine or spaghetti
  • 1 pound Shrimp uncooked, peeled, deveined (optional)
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or large, deep-walled skillet.  
  2. Add chicken and cook until white (it doesn't need to be cooked through). 
  3. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT shrimp and cilantro.
  4. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer* for about 20-25 minutes or until noodles become soft, stirring often. Add more chicken broth if necessary.
  5. *If adding shrimp, add it at about 10 minutes into the simmering process.  The shrimp will need to simmer for 15 minutes to be fully cooked.
  6. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Tips for adding shrimp:
  • If you want to add shrimp to the dish, don't add it at the very beginning (they will get overcooked).
  • Throw the shrimp in about 10-15 minutes into the simmering process. They will get nice and pink by the time you are ready to serve.
  • Also, if you would like to give the smoked sausage a little boost of flavor, sauté it in a little butter before adding all the other ingredients.
  • If you are in a hurry (like I usually am) you can just throw it in with all the other ingredients. Either way it will taste authentic and amazing!

Nutrition Information

Calories 601kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 1685mg (70%) Potassium 792mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1625IU (33%) Vitamin C 38.9mg (43%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 601

% Daily Value*

Calories 601kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 1685mg 70%
Potassium 792mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1625IU 33%
Vitamin C 38.9mg 43%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.