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Jambalaya

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
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lbs chicken breast cubed
  • 1 andouille sausage chopped
  • ½ stalk celery
  • ½ green peppers
  • ½ orange peppers
  • ¼ yellow peppers
  • ¼ red peppers
  • ½ 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat skillet (med-high heat) with 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil
  2. Add chicken pieces and season with 1 -2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  3. Add in andouille and reduce to med heat
  4. Cook until pink is out of chicken and andouille is browned 3-5 min
  5. Remove meat from the pan but keep the oils and juices in the pan
  6. In the same pan add 1-2 Tbs more of oil then add the veggies (peppers, celery, garlic, and onions)
  7. Stir and simmer 2-3 min
  8. Once onions begin to slightly caramelize add 1 can of tomatoes and tomato paste
  9. Blend and simmer 2-3 min
  10. Add chicken stock and increase heat  to bring to a boil
  11. Add rice mixing well, reduce heat to med, replace the lid and simmer 25 minutes
  12. After about 20 min when rice is almost done add meat to the mixture and simmer for 5 minutes
  13. Season 1 Lbs of shrimp with Cajun seasoning and add to the pot, mix and simmer 5 min until shrimp is cooked
    14. This is a hearty Jambalaya recipe just plate and enjoy!

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