Best Jambalaya Style Mac And Cheese Recipes

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JAMBALAYA



Jambalaya image

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-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE



Jambalaya-Style Mac and Cheese image

Explore this delicious Creole Mac and Cheese recipe! Make this flavorful jambalaya-inspired mac and cheese for a dish which everyone will enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. (about 2/3 of 13-1/2-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Turkey Sausage, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp. salt-free Creole seasoning
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup butter
1 cup milk
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken, sausage, onions and seasonings; stir. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Drain macaroni. Add to chicken mixture along with the Cheese Sauce Mix and butter; cook and stir 1 min. or until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add milk and VELVEETA; stir. Cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 21 g

JAMBALAYA-STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE #SP5



Jambalaya-Style Macaroni & Cheese #SP5 image

Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Macaroni & Cheese meets Jambalaya and the result is mouth-watering! Creamy macaroni & cheese loaded with smoky sausage, chicken and diced tomatoes, seasoned with distinctive and delicious Cajun seasonings makes this a meal everyone will enjoy.

Provided by Edwina13

Categories     Potato

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, drained
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Macaroni & Cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, diced

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook sausage over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; cook 30 seconds. Add diced tomatoes; cook 5 minutes. Stir in Simply Macaroni & Cheese and chicken; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 536.9, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 20.3

EASY CHEESY JAMBALAYA



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I have made this recipe over and over and it has been a huge success every time. I tweaked this recipe over time to fit my own personal tastes and I hope your family will like it too. Don't be afraid of the long instructions, they take you through this quick dish step by step.

Provided by Pepper Monkey

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped white onion
2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 lbs chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cumin
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons thyme
1 -2 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 dash cayenne
1 pinch cornstarch
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper
2 cups dry rice
4 cups water

Steps:

  • start cooking two cups of rice with 4 cups of water in a small pot over medium heat. For extra flavor cook with chicken broth instead.
  • preheat a large stock pot on medium heat with two teaspoons of vegetable oil.
  • Slice sausage and dice chicken into 1/2 inch size pieces.
  • Brown meat until it is golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic. chop all the green pepper, onions, celery and mushrooms into 1/2 inch size pieces.
  • When meat is browned add in all the chopped vegetables and stir to combine.
  • Wait three minutes and pour can of diced tomatoes and juices over veggies. Add chicken broth and seasonings.
  • Stir to combine and let simmer on stove for 20 minutes checking occasionally until done.
  • Add cheese and pinch of corn starch and cook 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve over rice and top with shredded chesse.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1037.3, Fat 53.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 178.1, Sodium 1861.7, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 65.8

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