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Jambalaya

Today, we embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with a dish that embodies the rich flavors and vibrant culture of the Deep South: Jambalaya. Picture yourself gathered around a table with loved ones, savoring the intoxicating aroma of smoked sausage, tender chicken, and plump shrimp mingling with aromatic spices and hearty rice. Get ready to elevate your cooking game and transport your taste buds to the bayous of Louisiana as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect Jambalaya.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: jambalaya
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Cajun seasoning or Lemon Bay seasoning, to taste
  • Paprika, to taste
  • All-purpose seasoning, to taste
  • Avocado oil, for cooking
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the andouille sausage, cut the chicken thighs, dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery, mince the garlic, drain the fire-roasted tomatoes, chop the green onions, and peel and devein the shrimp.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil, cook the sliced andouille sausage until golden brown, remove from skillet, then cook seasoned chicken pieces until cooked through, remove from skillet.
  • In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, add tomato paste, minced garlic, and fire-roasted tomatoes, stir to combine.
  • Stir in long grain white rice, pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  • Add back cooked sausage and chicken to the skillet, mix, then fold in seasoned shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions, serve hot, and enjoy the flavorful Jambalaya!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal