Brown Rice Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Brown Rice Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb chicken piece (thighs or breasts, I used skinless or boneless); 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (spicy chorizo can be used); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 cup brown rice; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup parsley; 1 -2 sliced jalapeno pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken piece (thighs or breasts, I used skinless or boneless)
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (spicy chorizo can be used)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup brown rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup parsley
1 -2 sliced jalapeno pepper

1
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat, Add chicken, browning well on all sides; transfer chicken to plate, add sausage; cook until browned.
2
Add onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add rice; stir to coat and continue cooking one minute.
4
Add stock, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to boil stirring well.
5
Nestle chicken pieces into rice.
6
Cover, cook over low heat until chicken is cooked through, liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
7
Remove from heat, stir in cilantro or parsley and leave covered 10 minutes.
8
Garnish with sliced jalapeno.
9
(I added the jalapeno into the jambalaya with the green pepper, rather than use it as a garnish).

858

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb chicken piece (thighs or breasts, I used skinless or boneless), 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (spicy chorizo can be used), 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice Jambalaya falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brown Rice Jambalaya

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