Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta brings together al dente linguine with a rich, peppery sauce full of chicken, shrimp, and smoky kielbasa. The tomatoes and spices meld into a bold, slightly tangy coating that clings to every strand. It’s a crowd-pleasing dinner for weeknights or casual gatherings when you want something hearty with a Cajun kick.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Jambalaya Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Once boiling, stir in the linguine and return the water to a boil.
- 3
Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 4
Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 5
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir the onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken, shrimp, sugar, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and hot sauce, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the kielbasa and diced tomatoes.
- 8
Whisk the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; pour it into the skillet.
- 9
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 10
Ladle over the linguine.
- Calories 1221.97 kcal High 61%
- Protein 71.98 g Good Source 144%
- Carbohydrate 191.07 g 69%
- Total Fat 21.41 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 4.79 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 200.27 mg High 67%
- Sodium 2357.71 mg High 103%
- Dietary Fiber 17.0 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 11.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.38 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 180.46 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 10.74 mg Good Source 60%
- Potassium 1007.31 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 91.22 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 9.4 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Cornstarch, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 1221.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Jambalaya Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Cornstarch, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Jambalaya Pasta?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1221.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Jambalaya Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Cajun Jambalaya Pasta healthy?
- Cajun Jambalaya Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 1221.97 calories and 71.98 g of protein, or 144% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2357.71 mg (103% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.79 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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