easy cooking jambalaya

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6 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jun 3, 2017

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.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make easy cooking jambalaya

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Garnish with sliced scallions if desired.

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