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Jambalaya Recipe

A hearty and flavorful dish from Louisiana, combining rice, meat, and vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and sausage, cook until browned.
  2. 2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. 3. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until rice is cooked.
  5. 5. Add the shrimp, cook for another 5 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

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Jambalaya
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