Spicy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Spicy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick); 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 -3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste; 1/2 lb precooked spicy andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 lb crawfish, peeled (optional); 1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped; 2 pinches salt (or to taste); 3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 -3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 lb precooked spicy andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb crawfish, peeled (optional)
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped
2 pinches salt (or to taste)
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

1
In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and saute 5 minutes stirring often.
3
Add shrimp, chicken bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and the shrimp is opaque.
4
Stir in paprika until thoroughly mixed with other ingredients.
5
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until well mixed.
6
Add sausage and ham stirring well. Add crawfish (if using) and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid returns to a boil.
7
Stir in scallions, salt and rice. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
8
Serve with fresh crusty french bread.

1489

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

141

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped, 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Spicy Cajun Chicken And Sausage Jambalaya

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