One Pot Jambalaya Pasta

One Pot Jambalaya Pasta packs a ton of flavor with its classic Cajun taste! Cooked in just one pot, this is the perfect no-mess meal for an easy, weeknight dinner the entire family will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 427kcal

Author Katie G.

Ingredients

1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 ounces Andouille sausage
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup chicken broth
1 small red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
1 small green bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into thin strips
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sliced chives for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken with one tablespoon Cajun seasoning; set aside.
In a 12” pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides. Stir in garlic and sausage and cook one additional minute. Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, sliced peppers, tomatoes and remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir then bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir, add shrimp to the pan, recover and simmer an additional 7 minutes. Uncover and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 additional minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

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