Best Favorite Jiffy Jambalaya Recipes

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JAMBALAYA



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Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage.

Provided by Terri

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon file powder
1 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1632.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

JAMBALAYA IN A JIFFY



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You'll appreciate this nicely spiced combination on days when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Vanessa P.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 dashes hot sauce
1 ½ cups orzo pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into vegetables and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir kielbasa sausage, tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce into onion mixture, bring to a boil, and stir in orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo are tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 845.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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"My husband and I like this nicely spiced combination on days when we're pressed for time," comments Carolyn Gubser of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound smoked kielbasa or 1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; add the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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This is a speedy, spicy version of jambalaya that makes for a quick dinner. Originally taken from Quick Cooking (2001), credited to Carolyn Gubser, I've made some changes to suit my family's tastes.

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb kielbasa (fully cooked) or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices (fully cooked)
1/2 lb shrimp, deveined & pre-cooked
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh green chili pepper, de-seeded, and chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender.
  • Stir in sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar, and seasonings.
  • Bring to boil and add rice.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through.
  • Garnish with tomatoes & cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 1093.7, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 23.1

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