Best Easy Microwave Jammin Jambalaya Recipes

MAMA DELILAH'S JAMMIN JAMBALAYA

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Nothing says lovin like some spicy Louisiana cooking. I absolutely LOVE making this when I have the time. I'm toning down the amount of creole seasoning that I use, because I tend to be a little heavy handed with it. The amount is an approximate - season to your taste.

Provided by Mama Delilah

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, medium dice
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced (can substitute smoked sausage)
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes in tomato puree
2 tablespoons louisiana style hot sauce (or to taste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon gumbo file powder
4 dried bay leaves
3 cups chicken stock
5 cups cooked rice
salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper, to taste
additional creaole seasoning, to taste (optional)

Steps:

Season sausage, chicken and shrimp with a teaspoon of creaole seasoning each.
In a large heavy stock pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil and brown the sausage, about 7-8 minutes. remove it with a slotted spoon and set off to the side.
Add another 1 tablespoon oil and cook chicken until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set to side with sauasage.
Add another 1 tablespoon oil and saute' peppers, celery and onions until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, chicken stock, sausage and chicken to pot, and season with hot sauce, Worchestershire sauce, file powder, bay leaves, salt, black and red pepper, and if desired, additional creole seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes.
While simmering, saute' shrimp in saute' pan until pink, about 3-4 minutes (do not overcook shrimp).
Add rice and shrimp to pot. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes on low heat to let juices permeate rice. Stir occaisioanlly to prevent sticking.
Discard bay leaves, and serve.

MY BEST-EVER JAMBALAYA

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I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! -Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups chicken broth
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3 cups instant brown rice
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and ham; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned., Add chicken to pan; cook 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, broth, peppers, onion, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender., Return to a boil; stir in rice and shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.