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

Quick Chicken Jambalaya is a delicious and flavorful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, spicy Andouille sausage, and a variety of vegetables all simmered together with rice and bold Cajun spices. This dish is a staple in Cajun and Creole cuisine and is perfect for anyone looking for a fast and satisfying meal that is full of flavor.

Jambalaya has its roots in both Spanish and French cuisine, and the dish has evolved over the years to include various proteins and vegetables. To...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 (12 ounce) package OSCAR MAYER Beef Smokies, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup MINUTE Premium White Rice, uncooked
  • ½ cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Cook bacon and vegetables in 3-quart saucepan or large skillet until vegetables are tender and bacon is crisp.
  • Add Smokies, chicken, water, rice, barbecue sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in tomatoes. Cook until thoroughly heated.