Cajun Jambalaya

Name: Cajun Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup smoked diced ham; 1 lg. onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 whole skinned and deboned chicken breasts (cut into 1; 2 tbsp. cajun seasoning; 1 qt. chicken stock; 2 cups rice; 1/2 lb. fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Eats Now Editorial Team · 773 kcal · Seafood

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Cajun Jambalaya – a delicious recipe with vegetable oil, ham, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup smoked diced ham
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole skinned and deboned chicken breasts (cut into 1
2 tbsp. cajun seasoning
1 qt. chicken stock
2 cups rice
1/2 lb. fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1
In a large cast iron skillet, heat vegetable oil.
2
Add ham, onion, pepper, celery and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender.
3
Add chicken and cajun seasonings and turn heat to high.
4
Brown well.
5
Add chicken stock and rice, and simmer for 45 minutes.
6
Add shrimp and simmer until shrimp turns pink and firm to the touch.
7
Serve hot.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup smoked diced ham, 1 lg. onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Cajun Jambalaya falls under the Seafood 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
773 kcal
Category
Seafood

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