Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 cups green peppers, chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 lbs kielbasa or 2 lbs other fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; cayenne pepper, according to taste; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 3 cups long-grain white rice; 6 cups low sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups green peppers, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 lbs kielbasa or 2 lbs other fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
cayenne pepper, according to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups long-grain white rice
6 cups low sodium chicken broth

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat.
2
Using a few pieces at a time, brown chicken well.
3
About 8 minutes per batch.
4
Transfer chicken to a platter.
5
Reduce the heat to medium-high.
6
Add the onions, bell peppers, parsley and garlic.
7
Saute' until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Add sausage, bay leaves, chili powder, thyme, cayenne pepper and cloves.
9
Saute' about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
10
Add rice; stir to coat and mix.
11
Pour broth over rice mixture.
12
Add chicken pieces; press to submerge in broth.
13
Bring to a boil.
14
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes.
15
Remove the bay leaves.
16
Season with salt, pepper and more cayenne, to taste.

2006

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

265

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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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, 4 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 2 cups onions, chopped, 2 cups green peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Sausage 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.

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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