Enlightened Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Enlightened Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 34 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning; 14 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/4 thick (I use Jennie-o brand); 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 jalapeno, minced (optional to make up for lack of spice in the sausage); 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 ½ cups long grain white rice; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 cups chicken stock; 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced; 3 green onions, finely diced

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
34 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
14 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/4 thick (I use Jennie-o brand)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno, minced (optional to make up for lack of spice in the sausage)
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
3 green onions, finely diced

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Coat a saute pan with cooking spray and add olive oil over medium high heat.
3
Season chicken with cajun seasoning, the brown in the hot pan and set aside.
4
Add turkey kielbasa, onion, celery, peppers, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and cayenne to the pan, and cook until onions are translucent.
5
Add rice, tomatoes, and broth and bring to a boil.
6
Pour mixture into a baking dish and top with the chicken, cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until chicken is done and rice is cooked.
7
Stir in shrimp, parsley and onions, recover and cook 5-8 more minutes until shrimp are done.

7746

kcal

Calories

363

Fat

Carbs

1022

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 34 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Enlightened 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Enlightened Jambalaya

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions