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Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

This spicy and filling Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya cooks up fast and easy in one pot. Step by step photos.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 (1.25 cups each)
Calories: 43188 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil $0.02
  • 2 links 8 oz. Mexican Chorizo $1.67
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1 1/4 lbs. $2.35
  • 12 oz. bag frozen onion, bell pepper, celery mix $1.39
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste $0.12
  • 2 1/2 cups dry long grain white rice $0.83
  • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes $0.89
  • 4 cups chicken broth $0.52
  • 1 whole bay leaf $0.15
  • 1 tsp cumin $0.10
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
  • 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05
  • 1 bunch green onions $0.79

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken thighs into small, one inch chunks. Add the vegetable oil to a large pot along with the chopped chicken thighs and chorizo (squeeze the chorizo out of the casing). Cook the meat over medium heat until the chorizo is browned and the chicken is white and firm (about 7-10 minutes). Drain off the excess fat. Add the frozen, chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper mix. Stir to combine and heat through (about 1-2 minutes).
  2. Add the tomato paste and dry rice to the pot. Stir and cook for about two minutes. You should hear the rice crackling and popping as it cooks. This toasts the rice and caramelizes the tomato paste for more flavor. It's okay if it begins to coat the bottom of the pot, but don't let it burn.
  3. Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with juices) to the pot. Stir to combine and dissolve anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. Finally, add the bay leaf, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir once more, place a lid on the pot, and turn the heat up to high. As soon as the pot reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn the heat off and let the pot sit for an additional 10 minutes, undisturbed, to continue to steam.
  4. Remove the lid and fluff the jambalaya. If you see the bay leaf, remove it. Serve hot topped with sliced green onion.

Notes

  • Substituting brown rice for the white rice in this recipe will not yield the same results. Brown rice requires more liquid and a longer cooking time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25Cups Calories 431.88kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 55.05g (18%) Protein 24.08g (48%) Fat 12.45g (19%) Sodium 793.28mg (33%) Fiber 3.38g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(1.25 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43188

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25Cups
Calories 431.88kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 55.05g 18%
Protein 24.08g 48%
Fat 12.45g 19%
Sodium 793.28mg 33%
Fiber 3.38g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.