How to Make Chicken Jambalaya - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Jambalaya is a flavorful and hearty dish that originated in the southern United States. It is a one-pot meal that is full of bold flavors and can be customized with a variety of ingredients. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or for having leftovers throughout the week.

The key to a good Chicken Jambalaya is the combination of spices and the method in which the ingredients are cooked. The dish typically includes a variety of meats, vegetables, and seasonings, all cooked ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • ¼ pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes, with juices
  • ¼ cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup uncooked long grain rice
  • ½ cup cubed cooked chicken breast meat
  • ¼ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Add the sausage, broth, tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaf, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken and shrimp; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

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