CREOLE JAMBALAYA

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Creole Jambalaya brings together chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp together with onions, garlic, celery, okra, tomatoes and rice all cooked down and seasoned perfectly in one big pot. It is a cornucopia of delicious flavors all cooked in perfect harmony. This is one of my hubby's favorite meals. You can easily adjust the...

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb chicken cut in bite size pieces
1 Tbsp creole or cajun seasoning
2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
12 oz andouille sausage sliced into rounds
1 medium onion chopped
2 ribs celery chopped
1 green pepper seeded and diced
3 clove garlic minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 c low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 c long grain white rice
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes
2 tsp louisiana style hot sauce
1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1 c chopped frozen or fresh okra
green onion (optional garnish)
fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the chicken and Creole seasoning in a large bag and shake to coat. Let sit for 20-25 minutes.
  • 2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned. Remove to a plate. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Remove to a plate.
  • 3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring several times. Add peppers and cook until the onions and celery are soft and fragrant. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • 4. Add the chicken broth, white rice, crushed tomatoes and hot sauce. Cover and simmer until the rice is almost fully tender; 20-25 minutes.
  • 5. Add the shrimp, okra, sausage and chicken. Cover and continue simmering until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the okra is tender. If desired season with more hot sauce and garnish with green onions or chopped parsley.

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