BROWN RICE JAMBALAYA

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Nice nuttiness from the brown rice, also lower in fat and sodium free, it says, from the local newspaper. We liked it a lot!!

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken piece (thighs or breasts, I used skinless or boneless)
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (spicy chorizo can be used)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup brown rice
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup parsley
1 -2 sliced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat, Add chicken, browning well on all sides; transfer chicken to plate, add sausage; cook until browned.
  • Add onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice; stir to coat and continue cooking one minute.
  • Add stock, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to boil stirring well.
  • Nestle chicken pieces into rice.
  • Cover, cook over low heat until chicken is cooked through, liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cilantro or parsley and leave covered 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with sliced jalapeño.
  • (I added the jalapeño into the jambalaya with the green pepper, rather than use it as a garnish).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.4, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 95.8, Sodium 1331.4, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 34.8

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