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Jambalaya

This spicy cajun one-pot meal is a delicious blend of rice, onions, peppers, and tomatoes, with chicken, sausage, AND shrimp!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Creole
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 12 oz andouille sausage
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 3½ cups chicken broth
  • 1½ cups white rice I used jasmine
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • parsley for garnish
  • green onion for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add a little oil. Cube chicken and add to the pot. Season with cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 4 minutes or until mostly cooked.
  2. Slice sausage into 1/2 in circles and add to chicken. Cook for 2 minutes and add in celery, onions, peppers, and garlic. Saute for another 3-5 minutes or until the the vegetables soften.
  3. Add in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  4. Add in tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in rice and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Add in shrimp and cover for another 3-5 minutes or the shrimp is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions and serve.