Crockpot Jambalaya – Pastalaya

This recipe for jambalaya can be made with rice, or served over pasta to make it pastalaya. Easily made right in your crockpot. Made with chicken, sausage and can even add shrimp.

When it comes to jambalaya, this is just one way of making it. Every Cajun cook has their own special way of making it. I really love it this way.

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces skinless chicken breast cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1 lb. smoked sausage
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
• 1 tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tbsp. oregano
• 1 tbsp. Tabasco
• 1/2 tbsp. salt
• 1 lb. shrimp (optional)
  

Directions:

1. In a crock-pot add all together except shrimp. If using shrimp use all of the small can tomato paste.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours.
3. Add shrimp and cook an additional 30 minutes.
4. Serve over rice or combine with enough rice to reach the desired consistency.
5. Instead of rice, prepare your favorite pasta and serve over pasta for Pastalaya... Ya Ya.