Description
This Jambalaya Recipe is a flavorful journey into Southern cuisine, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Bursting with the richness of chicken and shrimp, and seasoned with a blend of spices, this dish offers a comforting taste that warms the soul. One of the best features of jambalaya is its versatility; you can easily customize it by swapping out proteins or adding extra vegetables to suit your preferences. This one-pot wonder not only makes cooking easy but also makes cleanup a breeze, allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal. Whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive occasion, this jambalaya is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small onions (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (chopped)
- ½ pound turkey sausage
- ½ pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3-4 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup white rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, red bell pepper, celery, and cook for about 6-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, chicken, and turkey sausage; cook for another 5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, tomato sauce, chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the white rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a separate pan, sauté seasoned shrimp until cooked through.
- Combine shrimp with the jambalaya mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg