POORMAN'S JAMBALAYA

Poorman's Jambalaya image

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories Cajun

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 small whole bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
2 cups andouille sausages, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup converted rice, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth

Steps:

Thoroughly combine season mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large skillet (a cast iron if you have one) or a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium high heat.
Add chicken breast chunks and sausage, cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add onion, celery, bell pepper and season mix.
Stir well and cook until browned (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan.
Stir in rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring well.
Add the chicken broth, stir well.
Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes).
Remove bay leaves and serve.
NOTE: You may use shrimp or ham instead of chicken or a combination of any of the meats.
I like to simmer mine on low for 1-2 hours. Check and stir occasionally while its simmering and add extra broth or water if needed.