Clean-Out-The-Freezer Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Clean-Out-The-Freezer Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil; 8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1-1/2 cups); 1 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded); 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 large vidalia onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, diced (or you can use fresh); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 ½ cups arborio rice; 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large vidalia onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, diced (or you can use fresh)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups arborio rice
4 scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add sausage and brown for about 5 minutes, then add pepper, onion, celery, and bay leaves.
3
Saute until golden, then add chicken and saute for another 5 minutes.
4
Add seasonings, jalapeno, and garlic, and saute for an additional 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes before adding broth.
6
Bring to a boil, then stir in rice.
7
Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, or until rice is done.
8
Remove bay leaves and discard, then stir in scallions.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil, 8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1-1/2 cups), 1 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded), 1 large green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Clean-Out-The-Freezer Jambalaya falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Clean-Out-The-Freezer Jambalaya

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