Chicken Jambalaya Packets Recipe

Name: Chicken Jambalaya Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: heavy duty aluminum foil, 4 sheets 12 x 18 inches; 1 cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, cook according to package instructions. For even more flavor, rice may be cooked in chicken broth (use only converted rice); 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3 -4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (many good recipes on zaar); 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion; 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; green onion, sliced (scallions)

Servings: persons

heavy duty aluminum foil, 4 sheets 12 x 18 inches
1 cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, cook according to package instructions. For even more flavor, rice may be cooked in chicken broth (use only converted rice)
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 -4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (many good recipes on zaar)
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
green onion, sliced (scallions)

1
Preheat oven 450 degrees.
2
Spray sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3
Cut chicken into 1 inch strips and pat dry with paper towel.
4
Season chicken strips with Cajun seasoning.
5
In a small bowl combine tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, dehydrated onions, fresh parsley, dried Italian seasoning, cayenne and bell pepper.
6
In a large bowl combine cooked rice, tomato mixture, seasoned chicken strips and smoked sausage slices.
7
Center one-fourth of mixture on each sheet of greased foil, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
8
Repeat to make four packets and place on baking sheet. Two baking sheets may be required.
9
Bake 15 - 20 minutes.
10
Open packet as directed above and top with green onions.
11
Even better the next day!

318

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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: heavy duty aluminum foil, 4 sheets 12 x 18 inches, 1 cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice, cook according to package instructions. For even more flavor, rice may be cooked in chicken broth (use only converted rice), 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 3 -4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (many good recipes on zaar), and more.

Yes, Chicken Jambalaya Packets 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 Jambalaya Packets

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