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Easy Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a zesty Cajun dish packed with savory meats, rice, and aromatic spices. I promise it will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of New Orleans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken
- 1 pound polska kielbasa
- 10 Shrimp uncooked peeled & de-veined
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves garlic mince
- 1 onion
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup red and/or green bell peppers
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- Tabasco hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the meats and vegetables. Trim and cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Slice the kielbasa into 1/2 inch thick medallions. Peel and devein shrimp, if needed. Dice the onion, celery, and peppers and mince the garlic.
- Combine paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or dutch oven and add garlic, chicken, Kielbasa, and shrimp. Saute for about 1 minute then add onion, celery and peppers. Saute another minute or two.
- Sprinkle with previously combined seasonings. Saute until vegetables become soft and onion becomes translucent.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Let boil for about 1 minute, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low for about 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. If the rice seems to be too dry or pasty at the end, add up to 1/2 cup more chicken broth.
- Remove bay leaves and serve with Tabasco sauce.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. With the shrimp and chicken in the dish, it's best to eat leftovers within 3-4 days. (ask.usda.gov)
Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
950mg
(40%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1.305IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 950mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.305IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.