Best Mama Delilahs 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.

EASY MICROWAVE JAMMIN' JAMBALAYA

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Like clockwork, this Creole entrée for three is ready to eat in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 16-oz bag)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (14.5 oz) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup uncooked instant white rice
1/4 lb cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup chopped cooked chicken

Steps:

In 1-quart microwavable casserole, mix bell pepper and onion stir-fry, salsa and tomatoes. Cover; microwave on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until mixture boils, and bell pepper and onion are crisp-tender.
Stir in rice. Cover; microwave on High 2 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
Gently stir in kielbasa and chicken. Cover; microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until kielbasa and chicken are thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

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

Ingredients

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