I found this Jambalaya recipe two or three years ago and have been making it ever since. I figured since it was the end of Mardi Gras I should do a little something since I’m not out drinking my face off like I would have been when I was in college… and in my early twenties.
It’s a cooking light recipe. I’ve modified it a little, but not much. So, the recipe and steps provided by Cooking Light, the pictures provided by me…
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
- 1/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (I only used chicken breast)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped smoked turkey sausage (about 4 ounces) (I used leftover kielbasa)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (I used a whole green pepper and half a red pepper because I like the flavor)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice (I used brown rice)
- 2 3/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons paprika (skipped all three of these – paprika, thyme and red pepper – and subbed with a cajun seasoning that I have)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped $
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pan, and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm. Add sausage to pan; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan.
- Add 1 cup onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add broth, paprika, thyme, and red pepper; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken, sausage and tomatoes; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in shrimp; cover and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with green onions.
So hope you all have a good week! I’m still trying to decide what to give up for Lent… one friend is talking about giving up Facebook… I’m not sure I have the willpower. Any suggestions?
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