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easy cooking jambalaya

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
Somewhere, TX

Transport yourself to New Orleans with this hearty one-pot meal. If you like more spice, add some cayenne, red pepper flakes, or Louisiana hot sauce.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy cooking jambalaya

  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 2 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 lb
    smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 lg
    white onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 lg
    green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 c
    celery, chopped (about 1 stalk)
  • 3
    garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 2 c
    uncooked converted rice
  • 3 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 can
    15-oz. cans fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
  • sliced scallions for garnish

How To Make easy cooking jambalaya

  • 1
    Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add chicken and sausage and cook, stirring constantly until browned on all sides - approx. 8-10 min. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels and blot well.
  • 2
    Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and saute until translucent. Add garlic, bay leaves, creole seasoning, thyme and oregano to hot drippings; cook over medium-high until vegetables are tender, another 5-7 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally until rice is tender about 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Garnish with sliced scallions if desired.
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