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 pounds chicken thighs; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 ounces Andouille sausage or kielbasa, sliced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (32 ounce) can tomatoes in juice; 3 cups water; 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken thighs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces Andouille sausage or kielbasa, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (32 ounce) can tomatoes in juice
3 cups water
1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves

1
Season the chicken with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot.
3
Brown the chicken, turning once, until golden, about 6 minutes.
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
5
Add the sausage to the pot and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
6
Transfer the sausage to the plate with the chicken.
7
Stir the onions, belly peppers, celery, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into the pot.
8
Cook vegetables, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
9
Stir in the garlic, bay leaves and cayenne and continue to cook until golden, about 6 minutes.
10
Stir in the tomatoes, rice, water reserved chicken and reserved sausage along with any accumulated juices and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
12
Season the jambalaya with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken thighs, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 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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