Easy Cajun Skillet Jambalaya
User Reviews
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cajun Skillet Jambalaya
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This simple recipe has delicious Cajun flavors and is ready to eat in about half an hour. Adjust the spice level to your tastes!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced ham Tasso Ham if you can find it
- 1 talk celery diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 5-6 stems of thyme tied with kitchen string
- 2 cups chicken stock from rotisserie chicken or low-sodium broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes drained
- ½ pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet (with a lid) over medium high heat. Add olive oil and ham and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the celery, onion, bell pepper, poblano and garlic and stir. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and onions are slightly translucent.
- Add the salt, pepper and cayenne and mix together thoroughly. Add the thyme and rice and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover tightly with the lid and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cover with the lid for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Add the frozen peas and stir. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
1465mg
(61%)
Potassium
517mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1025IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
63.5mg
(71%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1465mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 63.5mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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