Slap Ya Mama Pastalaya

Slap Ya Mama Pastalaya is a unique take on the traditional Cajun Jambalaya. With smoked sausage, spicy chicken, fresh shrimp and pasta instead of rice, this dish will most definitely become a household favorite.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 12 ounces chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large sweet onion, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, julienned
• 4 cloves garlic, diced
• 1 jalapeño, julienned
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning, divided
• 12 ounces large fresh shrimp (26-35 count), peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked to package directions

Instructions

1. Season cubed chicken breast pieces with 1 1/2 teaspoons Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil and chicken. Cook chicken until all sides are browned.
3. Add onions to skillet; cook until they start to soften then add bell peppers, garlic, jalapeño and sausage. Sauté for 5 minutes then add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme and the remainder of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning (1 1/2 teaspoons). Bring to a light boil, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
4. With 4 minutes left to cook, stir in shrimp and parsley.
5. Serve over a bed of penne pasta and enjoy.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Slap Ya Mama