Kenny’s in the kitchen again and he’s putting together the Louisiana favorite Jambalaya. filled with chunks of chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp this will definitely be a family favorite. Enjoy
Jambalaya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 hr
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs chicken breast cubed
- 1 andouille sausage chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery
- 1/2 green peppers
- 1/2 orange peppers
- 1/4 yellow peppers
- 1/4 red peppers
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Cajun seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz. rice (whichever type you prefer)
Directions
- Preheat skillet (med-high heat) with 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil
- Add chicken pieces and season with 1 -2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Add in andouille and reduce to med heat
- Cook until pink is out of chicken and andouille is browned 3-5 min
- Remove meat from the pan but keep the oils and juices in the pan
- In the same pan add 1-2 Tbs more of oil then add the veggies (peppers, celery, garlic, and onions)
- Stir and simmer 2-3 min
- Once onions begin to slightly caramelize add 1 can of tomatoes and tomato paste
- Blend and simmer 2-3 min
- Add chicken stock and increase heat to bring to a boil
- Add rice mixing well, reduce heat to med, replace the lid and simmer 25 minutes
- After about 20 min when rice is almost done add meat to the mixture and simmer for 5 minutes
- Season 1 Lbs of shrimp with cajun seasoning and add to the pot, mix and simmer 5 min until shrimp is cooked
This is a hearty Jambalaya recipe just plate and enjoy!