QUICK AND EASY - BUT DELICIOUS - JAMBALAYA!

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Even though I'm a born-and-raised Arizonan, both of my grandparents are from southern Louisiana. As a result, I grew up eating a lot of good, homecooked Cajun food!! This isn't a family recipe, but it rivals any I've had. (It's a combination of several recipes I found online.) I find myself craving it once every couple of weeks...luckily my boyfriend loves it too! :-) This can be made with 2 pounds of chicken, or 1 lb chicken + 1 lb smoked sausage. The chicken / shrimp is our favorite way to make it, and the chicken / smoked sausage is a close second.

Provided by Robyns Cookin

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's creole seasoning)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions (I cook it in chicken broth for more flavor).
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
  • Add the meat and sauté until cooked.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, and cooked rice.
  • Cover and cook until heated through.

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