Chicken Jambalaya I
Here's a longer, mouth-watering Chicken Jambalaya recipe that's sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Brown the Sausage and Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside with sausage.
- Soften the Veggies: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Seasonings and Rice: Stir in Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Liquids and Protein: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, browned sausage, and chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves. Fluff jambalaya with a fork. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve hot ruthkitchen.com.
Tips and Variations:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for tender and juicy meat.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your desired spice level.
- Add other veggies like okra or corn for added flavor and nutrition.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Jambalaya!
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A nice jambalaya recipe to try !
Jambalaya recipe INGREDIENTS
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/3 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
* 2/3 cup white rice
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
Jambalaya recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add celery, onion and green bell pepper and saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, rice, thyme or basil, garlic salt, ground black pepper, hot pepper sauce and bay leaf.
2. Bring all to a boil; reduce heat, cover skillet and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken or turkey and cook until heated through. Discard bay leaf and the Jambalaya recipe is ready to serve hot. Enjoy !
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Jambalaya recipe INGREDIENTS
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/3 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
* 2/3 cup white rice
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
Jambalaya recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add celery, onion and green bell pepper and saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, rice, thyme or basil, garlic salt, ground black pepper, hot pepper sauce and bay leaf.
2. Bring all to a boil; reduce heat, cover skillet and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in chicken or turkey and cook until heated through. Discard bay leaf and the Jambalaya recipe is ready to serve hot. Enjoy !
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