SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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I found this recipe in a Mr. Foods magazine and it has become a family favorite. Do use a spicy sausage for this dish as I have found using just plain pork sausage meat does not work as well.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 -3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 lb precooked spicy andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb crawfish, peeled (optional)
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped
2 pinches salt (or to taste)
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and saute 5 minutes stirring often.
  • Add shrimp, chicken bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and the shrimp is opaque.
  • Stir in paprika until thoroughly mixed with other ingredients.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until well mixed.
  • Add sausage and ham stirring well. Add crawfish (if using) and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid returns to a boil.
  • Stir in scallions, salt and rice. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Serve with fresh crusty french bread.

Ali Saber
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This jambalaya was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing, and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly. The rice was also cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this reci


Moses Eze
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I was pleasantly surprised by this jambalaya. It was flavorful and not too spicy. The chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to a


Michael Zheludev
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This jambalaya was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of chicken, sausage, and shrimp. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaiah Baiza
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This jambalaya was delicious! The chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious, and I loved the addition of the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Ledua McGuire Daurewa
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I made this jambalaya for my friends, and they all loved it! They said it was the best jambalaya they'd ever had. I was really happy with how it turned out, and I will definitely be making it again.


Tawab Khan
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This jambalaya was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing, and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly. The rice was also cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this reci


Kyamuwendo Joshua
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I'm not a huge fan of Cajun food, but I was pleasantly surprised by this jambalaya. It was flavorful and not too spicy. The chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to


Caleb Luke
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This jambalaya was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of chicken, sausage, and shrimp. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fadt Khan
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I made this jambalaya for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I received several compliments on how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Jeremiah
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This jambalaya was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Md Mohuddin
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I've never made jambalaya before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out amazing! The flavors were perfect, and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Park Sana
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I made this jambalaya for my family, and they all loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the sausage was spicy and delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


tabish khattak
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I'm a chef, and I can honestly say that this is one of the best jambalaya recipes I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cajun food.


monnan monnan
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This is my go-to recipe for jambalaya. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always comes out delicious.


Yetty Gudluck
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I made this jambalaya for my friends who are from Louisiana, and they all raved about it. They said it was the best jambalaya they'd ever had, and I have to agree. It was absolutely delicious.


Vegam ff
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The spice level was perfect - it was just enough to give the dish a little kick without being overwhelming.


Grace Boom
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I've made this jambalaya several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish for a party or potluck because it's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Fellipe Ball
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This jambalaya was a hit with my family! The chicken and sausage were so flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch.


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