Kicked-Up Jambalaya

Kicked-Up Jambalaya

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 505kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp medium, peeled and deveined
  • Creole seasoning recipe follows
  • 1 chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 1/2 pounds andouille sausage cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups white rice
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup green onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Season shrimp with Creole seasoning and saute until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and set aside until later.
  • Season chicken pieces with Creole seasoning. Add remaining olive oil to Dutch oven and when hot, add chicken pieces and saute until browned on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add sausage and cook until browned.
  • Add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, cayenne and thyme and cook until vegetables are wilted, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and water and return chicken pieces to pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add rice to pot, stir well and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, green onions and parsley to Dutch oven, mixing carefully, and continue to cook, covered, for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/kicked-up-jambalaya-3644755

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1865mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 95.7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 6.1mg