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.

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 mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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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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