Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp
Jambalaya with Chicken Sausage and Shrimp is a spicy, savory Cajun dish full of meat, rice and spices. This dish will make you feel like you are enjoying flavors right in New Orleans.
Servings: 8
Calories: 628kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 3 Tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken cut into small pieces
- 1 pound Polska Kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into pieces
- 10 shrimp uncooked peeled & de-veined
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup red and/or green bell peppers chopped
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth add up to 1/2 c. more if needed
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Combine paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or dutch oven and add garlic, chicken, Kielbasa, and shrimp. Saute for about 1 minute then add onion, celery and peppers. Saute another minute or two.
- Sprinkle with previously combined seasonings. Saute until vegetables become soft and onion becomes translucent.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Let boil for about 1 minute, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer on low for about 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender (if rice seems to be too dry or pasty at the end-- add more chicken broth).
- Remove bay leaves and serve with Tabasco sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2266IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg