Jambalaya Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. spicy sausage, crumbled; 1/4 lb. boneless chicken breast, diced raw; 1 medium onion; 1/2 green pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 small can chopped clams with juice (liquid saved); 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, drained (liquid saved); 1 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice, uncooked; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp. shrimp steaming spice; 1 c. water (approximately)

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. spicy sausage, crumbled
1/4 lb. boneless chicken breast, diced raw
1 medium onion
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 small can chopped clams with juice (liquid saved)
1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, drained (liquid saved)
1 c. Uncle Ben's converted rice, uncooked
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. shrimp steaming spice
1 c. water (approximately)

1
Add sausage, chicken, onion, green pepper and celery into a 3-quart saucepan.
2
Saute until onions are transparent and chicken is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
3
Drain excess fat.
4
Drain clam juice into a 2-cup measuring cup.
5
Add clams to chicken mixture. Drain stewed tomatoes into same measuring cup as clam juice.
6
Add drained tomatoes to pan.
7
Add water to measuring cup with clam and tomato juices to equal 2 cups.
8
Add rice to pan and add 2 cups liquid measured to pan.
9
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Stir in shrimp; simmer 5 minutes.
11
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serves 4.

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* 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.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. spicy sausage, crumbled, 1/4 lb. boneless chicken breast, diced raw, 1 medium onion, 1/2 green pepper, diced, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jambalaya

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Variations & substitutions

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