Cajun Jambalaya

2Bleu's Note:

A Louisiana favorite of shrimp, chicken, sausage and rice.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
• 4 ounces chicken, diced
• 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato, chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup rice
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 5 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well. Set aside.
2. In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and celery. Cook for about 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
4. When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.

Reviews

[Jean Kathleen Wilson]

This is the best Jambalaya I have ever tasted. My husband and son could not keep out of it. I made a big pot and it was gone within hours. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

[Mustang Sally 54269]

Great flavour & easy to make. What sets this recipe apart from others is the addition of the worcestershire sauce & bay leaves. Like others I used E/L essence spice & added finely chopped jalapeno peppers. I increased the chicken, sausage & garlic abit and it was the perfect consistency for us. I also added chopped green onions & fresh parsley close to the end of cooking. I found the dish plenty salty & did not need to add the extra salt called for in the recipe. Awesome recipe, thanks for sharing.

[Karen Elizabeth]

I always love jambalya, this was no exception! It just seems like such a wonderful way to get your whole meal in one pot! I omitted the shrimp, since there were non-shrimp-lovers present, but if it were just DH and I I would add them. I served with home-baked bread, for a wonderful mid-week supper!