Easy Cajun Skillet Jambalaya

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    374 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Cajun Skillet Jambalaya

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

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  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups ham Tasso Ham if you can find it, diced
  • 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
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 5-6 thyme tied with kitchen string, stems
  • 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, from rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes drained, canned
  • ½ pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
  • ½ cup peas frozen
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 (11%) 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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