So Ez Jambalaya Recipe

Name: So Ez Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 2-inch strips); 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp; 1 12 lbs andouille sausages (cut into 1/4 pieces. Note ( smoked sausage works just as well); ⅔ cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; ½ cup chopped green onion; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley or ½ cup dried parsley flakes; 2 cups long grain rice; 5 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons minced garlic or 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 2-inch strips)
1 lb frozen cooked shrimp
1 12 lbs andouille sausages (cut into 1/4 pieces. Note ( smoked sausage works just as well)
⅔ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped sweet onion
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped fresh parsley or ½ cup dried parsley flakes
2 cups long grain rice
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced garlic or 2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup vegetable oil

1
Place frozen shrimp in collander with plate underneath and allow to thaw in refrigerator 8-10 hours.
2
After shrimp have thawed rinse shrimp thoroughly with cool water
3
In a large pot heat oil over medium heat, cook chicken until brown.
4
Remove chicken from pot leaving the remaining oil
5
Add sweet onions, green onions, bell peppers, garlic, and parsley to pot and saute' until onions are cooked (about 7-10 minutes).
6
Add sausage, shrimp, chicken, rice, broth, salt, and cayenne pepper and mix well.
7
Continue cooking uncovered over medium heat until most of the broth is absorbed by the rice(about 20 minutes) stirring occasionally.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer.
9
DO NOT lift lid for at least 1.5 hours (the longer the simmer the better).
10
Remove from heat and enjoy.

1519

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

200

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.

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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: 2 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 2-inch strips), 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, 1 12 lbs andouille sausages (cut into 1/4 pieces. Note ( smoked sausage works just as well), ⅔ cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, So Ez 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!

So Ez Jambalaya

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Variations & substitutions

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