Jambalaya Flatbread Pizza

This spicy jambalaya flatbread is an easy and tasty dish. Spicy cajun flavors with succulent shrimp, kielbasa sausage and chicken make the perfect flatbread toppings. All the flavor of jambalaya but in a flatbread pizza form!

You might also like this bbq chicken flatbread or Italian sausage flatbread.

The first time I made this spicy cajun naan flatbread it was to celebrate Mardi Gras with a blogging group of friends. That was many years ago so I decided to make it again and bow was it delicious and full of flavor. I love when that happens.

I did make a few tweaks though. Originally I made this with naan bread and that still works perfectly. However lately I’ve been using premade Aldi flatbread and so I used it for this recipe today instead of the naan. However this spicy jambalaya flatbread pizza is essentially the same and you can use either the naan bread or flatbread and both come from Aldi!

Below you can see both products. For this recipe you can use 1 flatbread or 2 of the large naan bread. Both will give you roughly 8 small pieces when done.

Recipe ingredients I used and substitutions.

The simple ingredients I used were Aldi premade flatbread or naan, marinara sauce, cajun seasoning, sliced bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, olive oil, fresh garlic, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, cooked kielbasa and mozzarella cheese.

• Aldi Flatbread or Naan Bread – I mentioned above that I originally used Aldi naan bread and now also use their premade flatbread. Either one will work for this recipe. You can make your own or even use a premade thin pizza base.
• Shrimp, Chicken and Kielbasa – Originally I used andouille sausage but that is harder for me to find so I substituted with kielbasa. You can also use other smoked sausages if you want. If you have leftover cooked chicken breast or cooked shrimp this is a great way to use them.
• Bell Peppers and Jalapeno Pepper – I love sweet bell peppers and use them in my jambalaya soup recipe so I would keep these. I use the jalapeno pepper for heat and flavor but you can substitute with a bit of green bell pepper if you don’t like them.
• Marinara Sauce and Cajun Seasoning – The cajun seasoning is a must and you can usually find this in bigger grocery stores. I used this seasoning mix in both the sauce and with the proteins. The marinara sauce is Specialty Selects from Aldi but you can use whatever marinara brand you want.
• Mozzarella Cheese – This is the best pizza cheese in my opinion but you can use cheddar or Monterey Jack if you prefer or even provolone.

How to make jambalaya flatbread pizza.

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and lay the flatbread or naan bread on top of it and set aside.

Step 2: Add the marinara sauce, crushed garlic and 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning to a medium microwave safe bowl. Mix well and microwave for 1 minute.

Step 3: While the sauce is cooking, chop the shrimp, chicken and kielbasa into small bite sized pieces. Get out a skillet, heat to medium heat and add the olive oil. Next add the chicken, shrimp and kielbasa pieces along with the 1 teaspoon of the cajun seasoning. Mix well and heat up for a minute or two.

Step 4: Spread the sauce out on the flatbread or naan bread like you would pizza sauce. Top with the meat mixture and spread out evenly.

Step 5: Next sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Then layer the sweet bell pepper slices and and jalapeno slices if using.

Step 6: Place the baking sheet into the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown around the edges.

Take out of the oven and let cool a bit before serving. I could get 8 small pieces out of one flatbread. Store leftovers in an airtight container. I like this dish reheated in an air fryer or oven for best results.

More cajun and jambalaya flavored recipes to try.

I was on quite the jambalaya kick for a while and I made the jambalaya soup that I mentioned above. I also make a cajun sheet pan dinner as well as a cajun stir fry skillet. These are all essentially low carb recipes and use much of the same ingredients and flavors as this one so check them out if you are interested.

Well I am glad that I rediscovered this old jambalaya flatbread pizza recipe. We really enjoyed this for a quick dinner and I’m sure we will be eating it again this summer. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as we did!

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