EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA

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I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!

Provided by Grant Michel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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