Jambalaya Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut into serving pieces; 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 c. smoked country ham, cut into 1/2 x 2-inch strips or 6 highly seasoned pork sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 c. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 c. chicken stock; 1 c. uncooked rice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. smoked country ham, cut into 1/2 x 2-inch strips or 6 highly seasoned pork sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 c. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 c. chicken stock
1 c. uncooked rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
Brown the chicken on all sides in the bacon drippings or butter in a large, heavy skillet.
2
Remove the chicken to a platter.
3
Cook the onions slowly in the fat remaining in the skillet for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring until the flour turns a light brown.
5
Add the ham or sausages, chicken and tomatoes.
6
Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes.
7
Add the chicken stock, rice, garlic, green pepper and seasonings.
8
Cover tightly and simmer 20 more minutes.
9
Do not stir.
10
Gently push the shrimp down into the rice and simmer 2 or 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
11
If the jambalaya seems dry when done, add a few tablespoons of hot chicken stock.

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 lb.) chicken, cut into serving pieces, 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or butter, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 Tbsp. flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Jambalaya

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