Best Easy Cajun Jambalaya Recipes

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EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA



Easy Cajun Jambalaya image

I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!

Provided by Grant Michel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA



Easy Cajun Jambalaya image

I found this on allrecipes.com. Grant Michel says, "I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!"

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 668.4, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 21.9

EASY CAJUN SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



Easy Cajun Sausage Jambalaya image

The beauty of Jambalaya is that it can be made with a variety of meat. This recipe uses sliced link sausage, but you can also use bulk sausage, chicken, shrimp, crawfish, etc. (If using shrimp. add them them to the vegggie/tomato sauce mixture the last few minutes of cooking. Stir until shrimp turn pink.) You can use any...

Provided by Paula S.

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 rope of link sausage cut into thin round slices
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion
2 or 3 Tbsp evo
1 small can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c long grain rice
2 can(s) broth ( i use whatever i have on hand)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 stalk finely chopped celery
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broth and water and add seasoning such as salt, pepper, garlic and/or onion powder, etc. to taste. Bring the broth mixture to a boil and stir in the rice. Cover the pan and set heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes remove lid to see if most of the broth has been absorbed. If not, cover and cook a little longer.
  • 2. In a frying pan, add the EVO and sliced sausage. Stir the sausage until they start to slightly brown and add the onions, bell pepper, and celery. Stir fry the meat and veggies until the veggies are soft.
  • 3. Add a small can of tomato sauce and continue stir frying approx ten minutes. Be careful not to let the sauce burn.(Some people prefer not to add the tomato sauce. It is a matter of personal taste)
  • 4. When the meat and veggies are ready, mix the rice in with the meat. Gently mix until the rice is a reddish color.

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