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Jambalaya Recipe

Jambalaya Recipe

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Dive into this flavorful Jambalaya Recipe loaded with chicken and spices! Easy one-pot comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion. Try it today!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 small onions (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2-3 jalapeno peppers (chopped, optional)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (chopped)
  • ½ pound turkey sausage (chopped)
  • ½ pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 3-4 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup white rice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, red bell pepper, jalapenos (if using), and celery for 6-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic, chicken, and turkey sausage; cook for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
  2. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and chicken stock. Mix well.
  3. Stir in white rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover the pan, and cook for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté seasoned shrimp until cooked through and mix into the jambalaya before serving.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: One-Pot Cooking
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
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