Jambalaya
This is the ultimate rice dish with loads of shrimp, andouille sausage, chicken and flavor! This is the perfect easy, one-pot comfort food that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 small onions, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2-3 serrano peppers, chopped
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2-3 jalapeno peppers, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
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1/2 pound andouille sausage, chopped
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3-4 tomatoes, chopped (about a pound)
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3 teaspoons spicy Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8 oz. tomato sauce
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 cup white rice, long grain
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1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Chopped parsley for garnish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 35 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
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Yield: 8 servings
Directions
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Heat a large pan to medium heat. Add oil with onions, peppers and celery. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until softened. Add garlic, chicken and andouille sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until chicken is no longer pink and the sausage starts to cook through.
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Add tomatoes and stir to break apart. Cook for 3 minutes. Add Cajun seasonings, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, tomato sauce and chicken stock. Stir.
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At this point, if you're looking for an extra spicy version, add in a few teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce. If not, you can omit. But adding it sure does help!
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Stir in the white rice. Bring to a quick boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender, to your preference.
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Heat a small pan to medium heat and add oil. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning and sauté a couple minutes each side, until cooked through. Stir them into the Jambalaya pot.
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Serve into bowls and garnish with parsley and a little extra hot sauce if you like!