Chicken and Shrimp Quinoa Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Chicken and Shrimp Quinoa Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 cup Celery, Diced Small; 1 cup Onion, Diced Small; 1- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (diced Small); 1- 1/2 cup Sweet Bell Peppers, Dice Small; 3 cloves Garlic, Diced Small; 8 ounces, weight Chicken Breast, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 12 ounces, weight Andouille Smoked Chicken Sausage, Cut Into Slices; 14 ounces, weight Canned Crushed Tomatoes; 3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1- 1/2 cup Quinoa, Rinsed; 2 Tablespoons Zatarain's Creole Seasoning; 1 leaf Bay; 1 pound Shrimp, Raw, Tails Off; Chopped Scallions, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 cup Celery, Diced Small
1 cup Onion, Diced Small
1- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (diced Small)
1- 1/2 cup Sweet Bell Peppers, Dice Small
3 cloves Garlic, Diced Small
8 ounces, weight Chicken Breast, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
12 ounces, weight Andouille Smoked Chicken Sausage, Cut Into Slices
14 ounces, weight Canned Crushed Tomatoes
3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1- 1/2 cup Quinoa, Rinsed
2 Tablespoons Zatarain's Creole Seasoning
1 leaf Bay
1 pound Shrimp, Raw, Tails Off
Chopped Scallions, For Garnish (optional)

1
In a large stock pot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and all of the vegetables.
2
Over medium heat, cook the vegetables until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Take the vegetables out and place in a bowl.
4
In the same stock pot, over medium heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
5
Add chicken and chicken sausage, cook until chicken is cooked, about 6 minutes.
6
Add vegetables back to the stock pot and stir.
7
Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and quinoa.
8
Mix well.
9
Stir in Zatarains Creole seasoning and bay leaf.
10
Cover pot and let simmer for about 30 minutes, until quinoa is light and fluffy.
11
Add shrimp and cook until no longer pink.
12
Taste and add a few splashes of hot sauce if desired.
13
Serve with chopped scallions as garnish.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 1 cup Celery, Diced Small, 1 cup Onion, Diced Small, 1- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (diced Small), and more.

Yes, Chicken and Shrimp Quinoa 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.

Chicken and Shrimp Quinoa Jambalaya

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