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Zesty Pastalaya

Zesty Pastalaya

Pastalaya offers a fun twist on the classic Jambalaya by swapping rice for orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta. The orzo absorbs the spicy tomato broth and juices from the chorizo, chicken, and shrimp, creating a rich one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Meats: 1 lb 2oz chicken thighs 1 lb 2oz chorizo (sliced), 1 lb 2oz shrimp
  • Base: Onion green pepper, celery, garlic
  • Liquid: 2 cans tomatoes 1 lemon (juice), Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce
  • Carb: 1 cup orzo pasta

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Frying pan
  • Pot (for pasta)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Brown chicken thighs in the main pot, then remove. Sauté the aromatic vegetables in the fat.
  2. Add tomatoes, spices, and 4 cups water. Return chicken and simmer for 1.5-2 hours.
  3. While simmering, cook orzo separately until tender and fry chorizo in a pan.
  4. Remove chicken, discard bones, and shred the meat. Return to the pot along with the chorizo and shrimp.
  5. Cook for 5 mins, then stir in the cooked orzo and lemon juice.

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