Best Bayou Chicken Sausage Jambalaya Recipes

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Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 pound smoked sausage (such as Conecuh sausage), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large white onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1 cup chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups uncooked converted rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
Sliced scallions (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Add chicken and sausage, and cook, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; blot with paper towels.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, and oregano to hot drippings; cook over medium-high until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, chicken, and sausage. Bring to a boil over high. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired.

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Provided by PSU Lioness

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag success 10 minute boil-in-the-bag rice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 (6 ounce) package grilled chicken breast strips, cubed
1/2 lb low fat smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon salt-free creole seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Prepare rice according to package directions.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté onions, bell pepper and celery for 5 minutes.
Add chicken and sausage to skillet and sauté an additional 3 minutes. (If using raw chicken, make sure you cook it in a separate pan BEFORE you add it to the vegetables).
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce and heat through.
Add cooked rice to skillet, stir to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 73.6, Sodium 608.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 23.6

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup sliced green onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced green pepper
1/2 cup sliced sweet red pepper
1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and paprika. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until juices run clear. Remove chicken and set aside., In the same saucepan, saute the onions, celery and peppers over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the sausage, rice, garlic, cayenne, chicken and remaining salt and pepper. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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