Best 5 My Jambalaya Recipes

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Jambalaya is a classic Louisiana dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its combination of flavorful ingredients, such as rice, chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you are looking for an easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, this article has the perfect jambalaya recipe for you. With a variety of options to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect recipe that will appeal to your taste buds and cooking style. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MY BEST-EVER JAMBALAYA



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I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! -Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups chicken broth
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3 cups instant brown rice
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and ham; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned., Add chicken to pan; cook 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, broth, peppers, onion, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender., Return to a boil; stir in rice and shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA



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Although I was "not an easy child," my Cajun daddy says there are many reasons he loves me. I think this recipe may be at the top of a very short list!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken
3/4 pound andouille, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Several drops hot sauce or 2 pinches cayenne pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons (a handful) all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1(14-ounce) can or paper container chicken stock or broth
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) cumin
1 rounded teaspoon (1/2 palmful) dark chili powder
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound medium shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
Coarse salt and black pepper
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Fresh thyme, chopped for garnish
2 cups enriched white rice

Steps:

  • Cook rice to package directions.
  • Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
  • Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
  • Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.

MY JAMBALAYA



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Enjoy this low-carb version of jambalaya without missing out on any of the flavor!

Provided by Lynne Douglas

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 Polish sausages, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
2 zucchini, chopped, or to taste
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup rice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 bay leaf
1 pound chopped cooked chicken breast
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter together in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sausage and onion until onion starts to brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix green bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf into onion-sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir chicken and shrimp into tomato-sausage mixture; simmer until chicken and shrimp are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 263.2 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1157.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EASY JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, jalapeño pepper, white onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, chicken stock, tomato, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, shrimp, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cups chicken stock
14 oz tomato, crushed
1 ½ cups rice
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb shrimp
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and Andouille sausage. Add salt and pepper to taste, and cook thoroughly.
  • Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper.
  • NOTE: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice
  • Stir in diced onion, peppers, celery until they're soft.
  • Add chicken stock, tomatoes, rice, cajun seasoning, bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper and stir.
  • Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes.
  • NOTE: Stir occasionally to make sure the rice doesn't burn at the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the rice is cooked, add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, then continue simmering until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 18 grams

QUICK JAMBALAYA RECIPE



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Discover our Quick Jambalaya recipe to enjoy flavors from the French Quarter. You're only 30 minutes away from enjoying this Quick Jambalaya Recipe!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage links, sliced, quartered
1 onion, chopped
1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 lb. frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage and onions; cook and stir 10 min. or until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 1510 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 26 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your jambalaya taste its best. Look for plump shrimp, tender chicken, andouille sausage with a good spice level, and fresh vegetables.
  • Don't skimp on the seasoning. Jambalaya is a well-seasoned dish, so don't be afraid to use plenty of spices. Creole seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper are all essential.
  • Cook the rice properly. The rice is the foundation of jambalaya, so it's important to cook it properly. Use long-grain rice and cook it according to the package directions.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. When you add the ingredients to the pot, don't overcrowd it. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Let the jambalaya rest before serving. After you've cooked the jambalaya, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, shrimp, or sausage. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, jambalaya is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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