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Authentic Jambalaya
The quintessential dish from New Orleans, this authentic Jambalaya recipe faetures chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and a whole host of Southern flavors!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Cajun , Creole
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage , sliced in 1/4 inch thick rounds (can substitute smoked sausage of choice)
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 1 stalk celery , diced
- 1 cup long grain white rice (e.g. Louisiana or Carolina rice or similar)
- 14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Homemade Creole Seasoning , (click link for recipe; homemade STRONGLY recommended for the best flavor)
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound medium raw shrimp , deveined (optional: tails removed)
- 4 green onions , thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the homemade Creole seasoning. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on all sides. Add the andouille sausage and cook for another 3 minutes or so until the sausage begins to brown.Add the onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the rice, diced tomatoes, remaining tablespoon of Creole seasoning, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves.Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, giving it one stir around the halfway point. Add the shrimp, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the rice is tender.Serve sprinkled with some sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
278mg
(93%)
Sodium
1602mg
(67%)
Potassium
1202mg
(34%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1667IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 1602mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 1202mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.