Best Bayou Jambalaya Recipes

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Provided by Ronda Krouch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp each flour and safflower oil
1 c each chopped red onions and celery
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tsp each chopped garlic, thyme
1 tsp creole seasoning blend
2 oz diced turkey kielbasa
1 c low-sodium chicken broth
1 can(s) 14.5 oz peeled tomatoes w/ juice, chopped
1 Tbsp tomato paste
11/2 c chopped leftover roasted chicken
2 c cooked rice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. In saucepot over medium heat, cook flour and safflower oil 5 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
2. Add onions, celery and peppers. Cook 5 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic, thyme and Creole seasoning blend. Cook 30 sec.
3. Stir in diced kielbasa, chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and tomato paste. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Let simmer 10 min. Stir in chicken, rice and parsley. Cook 2 min. or until heated through.

Bayou Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya image

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 swirlycinnacakes

Categories Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup white rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup ham, cooked and cubed
1 medium tomatoes, coarselly chopped
1/2 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

Steps:

In large skillet, cook and stir onion, green pepper, garlic and rice in oil until onion is tneder. Stir in water, ketchup, vinegar, black pepper, red pepper, ham and tomato.
Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Add shrimp; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 749, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 16