creamy jambalaya w/ pasta

13 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Apr 15, 2019

I had bought a big package of chicken breasts & was wondering what I could make that would be filling and ultra tasty and came up w/ this. I have also made this w/ shrimp and sausage to the same effect..awesome!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil, i used vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 1 package smoked sausage, cut into rounds
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin rings
  • 1 - each red & green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2-1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 packages spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

How To Make creamy jambalaya w/ pasta

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Sprinkle chicken w/ Creole seasoning, add to pot. Stir in sausage rounds. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, spoon out chicken & sausage & place in a bowl, set aside.
  • Step 2
    To pot add onions and both red & green bell peppers & cook until softened. Add garlic.Cook 1 minute. Add broth and diced tomatoes w/ the juice.
  • Step 3
    Break up pasta & add to pot. Add the cooked chicken & sausage. Stir. Cover & cook about 5-8 minutes. Uncover & check to see if pasta is tender. If not, replace cover and cook until pasta is tender. In medium bowl, whisk cream and cornstarch. Pour into pot, stir to combine. Simmer until thickened. Ladle into bowls & sprinkle w/ red pepper flakes.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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