Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Description
Make this Cajun Jambalaya Pasta at home with our Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe! Creamy, spicy, and loaded with chicken, shrimp, and sausage, it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, minced
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large Jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces tomatoes, with juice
- 1 pound pasta, uncooked
- 5 cups chicken broth , or water
- 2 teaspoon cajun spice, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound shrimp, uncooked
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
Instructions
- Place the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium white onion, 1 cup sweet bell peppers, 2 medium carrots 1 large Jalapeno pepper and 3 cloves garlic in the bottom of a crock pot and heat on high 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add the 16 ounces tomatoes, 1 pound pasta, 2 teaspoon cajun spice, 1 teaspoon paprika, 5 cups chicken broth and let cook on high for 30-45 minutes until the pasta is thick and has doubled in size.
- Stir in the 1 pound shrimp and 4 tablespoons tomato paste and cook an additional 10-15 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked through.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Ladle
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1280mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5678IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg