Last updated on April 23rd, 2019 at 03:14 pm
This Chicken and Sausage Penne Jambalaya is my delicious personal take on a classic recipe, with chicken and Italian sausage and ready in 30 minutes.
One of my favorite dishes to order whenever I go out to a restaurant is jambalaya. But the great thing about jambalaya is that it’s easy to make right at home and in 30 minutes. Here’s another recipe from my book, a favorite of mine, a jambalaya with chicken and sausage. This is a perfect dish to make at home after a busy day at work, because it’s a no fuss recipe, all done in one skillet.
WHAT IS JAMBALAYA
Jambalaya is a Louisiana origin dish of Spanish and French influence. It consists mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. Traditionally, this dish always includes sausage of some sort such as andouille, along with other meat or seafood.
One bite of this super easy jambalaya and you’ll forget about ever ordering it out again. If you want to kick this recipe up a notch, use spicy Italian sausages, after all, jambalaya is meant to be spicy, and some good Italian sausages will take this jambalaya over the top.
DIFFERENT SAUSAGES TO USE FOR JAMBALAYA
- Jambalaya is great with a Mexican chorizo sausage.
- Andouille sausage which is a smoked sausage made from pork.
- You can also use Kielbasa which is a Polish sausage. It’s flavoured with caraway seeds and made with pork. It’s delicious!
If you love this simple recipe, check out my One Pot Chicken Florentine Gnocchi.
For more quick and easy delicious recipes, you can order my “30-Minute One-Pot Meals” book at:
If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #jocooks on Instagram so we can see it. I always love to see what you guys come up with!
Chicken and Sausage Penne Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast (1 breast) skinless boneless, cut small pieces
- 1/2 tsp chili powder mild
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 links Italian sausage cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (1 can) juice included
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 8 oz penne uncooked
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 green onions chopped
- 4 sprigs cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken with chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and sausage to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes just until the chicken and sausage start to brown.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until the onion is translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, penne and hot sauce to the skillet; stir well.
- Cook for 15 minutes until the penne is al dente.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the Italian sausage with kielbasa, chorizo or smoked sausage.
- If you don't like cilantro then you can substitute with parsley for garnish.
- Please note that nutritional information can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition
Ryan says
May 15, 2019 at 5:33 pmLooks great. What heat should this be cooked at?
Joanna Cismaru says
May 16, 2019 at 10:05 amMedium should be good enough.
Jessica says
May 7, 2019 at 5:10 pmJust made this tonight…seriously amazing!! Didn’t have canned tomatoes so I used regular tomato sauce. My husband doesn’t like cilantro so I skipped that, but did everything else according to the recipe. It was definitely a hit and being added to my dinner rotation! Wish I could add a photo…
Rosie says
January 17, 2019 at 8:42 pmI made it for the first time, last winter. My husband raved about it for months! The second time around I used breakfast sausage links (for their flavour) and when all the ingredients were in the pan I let it reduce, then added another cup of broth, allowing it to reduce a second time. The flavours were incredible and better than the first time, if that is even possible. Love your recipes Joanna, I hope you never stop blogging!
Joanna Cismaru says
January 19, 2019 at 10:48 amThanks, Rosie! I love your comment and I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes!
Bob says
December 28, 2018 at 2:23 pmI used rice instead of the pasta and kielbasa instead of sausage also threw a few shrimp in as well. A family favorite.
Heather says
November 12, 2018 at 7:38 amSuch simple ingredients but packed with flavor! Thank you for another supper win in my house.
Lori says
October 15, 2018 at 4:50 pmIt was a hit! You know it’s good when they go back for seconds:)
vivian says
July 4, 2018 at 7:21 pmThis recipe was a big hit with my son and daughter. I added more chicken and the whole pepper, so I needed more liquid to cover the pasta. I just added about half a cup of waster and it worked out well. thanks for a good recipe!
Justin Gander says
April 28, 2018 at 3:30 amBig fan of this one. Made ours extra spicy and used Chorizo sausages and it was fantastic
Paul says
April 18, 2018 at 8:17 amJo, just loved it, as I do all of your recipes. They’re quick, easy and restaurant quality. Keep em coming!
Joanna Cismaru says
April 18, 2018 at 8:41 amThanks, Paul!
Bob says
March 27, 2018 at 4:31 pmDelicious and easy to make, check out the sheperds pie also
Michelle says
January 19, 2018 at 7:58 amMade this last night … tasting amazing. It is going into my favorite recipe book. Perfect amount of heat and lots of flavor!
Astrid says
January 11, 2018 at 6:22 amYummy!!!! Even my picky eight-year-old liked it!
I live in Germany, I used Kabanossi for the Italian sausage and Salsa feurig Sauce „Gut & Günstig“ from Edeka.
I shall continue cooking your recipes – thank you so much!
Kind regards,
Astrid
Joanna Cismaru says
January 11, 2018 at 11:47 amMy pleasure, so happy you’re enjoying them!
Karen says
January 5, 2018 at 8:31 amThis recipe looks great. Can I omit the Cilantro as my family is not fond of it?
Joanna Cismaru says
January 5, 2018 at 8:40 amOh for sure, just use parsley instead or just omit it all together.
Kim Beaulieu says
December 30, 2017 at 12:29 amThis looks freaking amazing!!!
Joanna Cismaru says
December 30, 2017 at 12:47 amThank you, my dear! 🙂
Nancy says
December 31, 2013 at 2:27 amVery nice – easy and plenty of flavor but not overly spicy.
Polly says
August 8, 2011 at 8:02 pmYou got a very wonderful website, Glad I found it through yahoo.
Chason says
June 13, 2011 at 12:12 pmThis looks incredible! Yum!
Dara Boots says
May 10, 2011 at 6:58 amThanks