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jambalaya

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
Waco, TX

Jamalaya is a Louisiana Creole favorite! You can serve this as an appetizer in a smaller portion or as the main entree! Bon Appetit!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8 entree size, 12 appetizer size
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For jambalaya

  • 1 lb
    shrimp
  • 1 lb
    andouille sausage
  • 1 lb
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 c
    celery, medium diced
  • 1 c
    onion, medium diced
  • 1 c
    green onion, small diced
  • 1 c
    bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp
    creole seasoning
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, small diced
  • 2 can
    tomato sauce
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste

How To Make jambalaya

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven or 2 quart stock pot, cook rice until light and fluffy. Note: you may use a rice cooker.
  • 2
    Peel, de-vein and rinse shrimp, set aside. Cut Andouille sausage slanted and set aside. Dice onions, green onions, celery, bell pepper and minced garlic.
  • 3
    Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, pan fry in olive oil lightly browned on each side and cut into 2" cubes. Set aside.
  • 4
    Sauté onions, green onions, bell pepper & celery in pan drippings, add 2 T. butter, cook until clear and tender. Add tomato paste, 1 c. chicken or seafood stock, minced garlic and diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Gradually add shrimp, chicken and sausage; cook until shrimp are pink.
  • Jambalaya
    6
    Spoon Jambalaya mixture into cooked fluffy rice. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
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