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Jambasta

You’ll find the usual suspects: green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a generous dose of Cajun seasoning in this jambalaya and pasta fusion. It all comes together with a hearty mix of chicken, shrimp, and smoky sausage to deliver that signature Southern flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 knife
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 large pot
  • 1 colander
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. low-carb penne pasta I used Dreamfield's
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 smoked sausage or andouille sausage sliced into rounds
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 poblano pepper chopped
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. Carbquik or other low-carb baking mix
  • 1 cup low-carb beer such as Budweiser Next, Heineken Silver, or Eight
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 14- oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. hot sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 lb. chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1/2 lb. shrimp cooked, peeled, deveined and tails removed, cooked
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add salt and boil the pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Brown the smoked sausage or andouille sausage for about 4 minutes.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add the garlic poblano peppers, red pepper, celery and onion.
  • Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the Carbquik and stir for a couple of minutes.
  • Whisk in the beer and cook until it evaporates, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, hot sauce and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil and stir in the chicken and shrimp.
  • Cover and cook about 5 minutes until the cooked chicken and shrimp are heated through. (Alternatively, you could add raw chicken and shrimp and cook for about 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the shrimp is opaque. Cooking these ahead of time saves a little time.)
  • Stir in the heavy cream and pasta.
  • Heat through.
  • Ladle the Jambasta into bowls and garnish with green onions.
Keyword Alfredo Pasta Recipe, Jambasta, Low-Carb Appetizer, Low-Carb Recipes