One Pot Chicken and Sausage Pastalaya

One Pot Chicken and Sausage Pastalaya

I had not heard of pastalaya until I actually moved to the New Orleans area. With my born-and-raised in New Orleans husband, I had only heard of jambalaya. Needless to say, my kids were thrilled that there was now a pasta version of jambalaya.  All three of them love jambalaya, red beans & rice, and gumbo. 

This is my first attempt at Pastalaya. I used the “@JambalayaGirl” package of seasoning, and then added my own twist! 

And of course my LSU @Preaupots dutch oven because, it just makes all of my regional New Orleans recipes taste better. 

Recipe:

In a dutch oven sautée

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 one yellow onion, diced

1 chicken breast, diced

1 lb smoked sausage

1 bell pepper, diced

When cooked add:

1 stick of cream cheese

5 cups of water

¾ cup chardonnay (optional - add an extra ¾ cup water if you don't use the wine) 

1 teaspoon chicken base

• Bring to a boil

• Add 1 lb Pasta (we used bowtie) 

• Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered for 25 minutes or until tender.

• Remove from heat and let stand with lid on for 5 minutes

• Top with sliced green onions (optional)