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Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage

A hearty stovetop jambalaya with chicken, shrimp, smoky andouille sausage, long-grain rice, tomatoes, vegetables, and Cajun spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 396

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 1 lb 454 g andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 28-oz / 794 g can diced tomatoes
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups 480 ml chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp about 16 g tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup about 185 g uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 lb 454 g raw shrimp, 13–15 count

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Add the cubed chicken breasts, sliced andouille sausage, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, celery, red bell pepper, tomato paste, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, and Cajun seasoning to a large pot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until the vegetables begin to soften and the chicken is cooking through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice, making sure it is covered by the liquid. Cover and continue simmering until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add a little extra hot broth if the mixture becomes too dry.
  4. Once the rice is nearly tender, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Gently stir and continue cooking until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and fully cooked, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Give the jambalaya a final gentle stir to distribute the chicken, sausage, shrimp, and rice evenly. Spoon into serving bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSodium: 1093mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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