Cajun Jambalaya

51m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the Andouille sausage.
  2. 2Chop the chicken thighs.
  3. 3Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, red chili flakes, and Cajun seasoning.
  4. 4Mix the seasoned chicken.
  5. 5Cook the Andouille sausage in a pan until crispy.
  6. 6Remove the crispy sausage from the pan.
  7. 7Add chicken to the pan and cook until browned.
  8. 8Chop garlic.
  9. 9Chop red bell peppers.
  10. 10Chop green bell peppers.
  11. 11Chop celery.
  12. 12Add butter, garlic, bell peppers, celery, and onions to the pan.
  13. 13Add Worcestershire sauce.
  14. 14Add tomato paste.
  15. 15Mix the vegetables and sauces.
  16. 16Add rice to the pan and mix.
  17. 17Pour in chicken broth with Cajun seasoning.
  18. 18Reintroduce the cooked sausage and chicken into the pan.
  19. 19Mix everything thoroughly.
  20. 20Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes.
  21. 21Remove the lid when cooked.
  22. 22Garnish with scallions.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage
  • 1 Minced White Onion
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Bell Peppers
  • 2 Celery Stalks
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Cups Uncooked Jasmine Rice
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth/Water
  • 1 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1.5 Lbs Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • Pinch Salt
  • 0.5 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 2 Tsp Cajun Seasoning

Equipment

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Tips

  • If you have never had jambalaya before, you are truly doing your mouth a disservice.
  • Consider jambalaya a main dish or a side dish.
  • Top with some scallions to make the whole thing healthy.