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SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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I found this recipe in a Mr. Foods magazine and it has become a family favorite. Do use a spicy sausage for this dish as I have found using just plain pork sausage meat does not work as well.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 -3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 lb precooked spicy andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb crawfish, peeled (optional)
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped
2 pinches salt (or to taste)
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and saute 5 minutes stirring often.
  • Add shrimp, chicken bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and the shrimp is opaque.
  • Stir in paprika until thoroughly mixed with other ingredients.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until well mixed.
  • Add sausage and ham stirring well. Add crawfish (if using) and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid returns to a boil.
  • Stir in scallions, salt and rice. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Serve with fresh crusty french bread.

SPICY JAMBALAYA



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In Eufaula, Alabama, Amy Chop uses just the right amount of seasonings to spice up this memorable main dish. It's loaded with zesty sausage, tender chicken and tasty shrimp, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chicken-flavored rice and sauce mix
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken and sausage in butter for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the green pepper, celery and onion; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender., Stir in tomato and seasonings; heat through. Add the shrimp; cook an stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with the prepared rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SPICY SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Spicy Seafood Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terese

Categories     Mussels

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small red capsicum, seeded and cut into 2 cm pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pinch dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (425 g) can chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
500 g medium green shrimp, peeled and deveined tails intact
500 g mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
250 g fish fillets, cubed
1/2 cup coriander leaves
sea salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large flame proof pan with a lid.
  • Saute onion, bacon, capsicum and garlic for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Stir in thyme, cayenne pepper, spice mix.
  • Cook for 2 minutes then add the rice.
  • Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, chicken stock and wine and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until rice is just tender and liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add the shrimps, mussels, fish and cook covered for further 3 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels have opened.
  • (Discard any that have not opened).
  • Stir in the coriander, season to taste and serve immediately.

SPICY HOT CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA



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My husband loves spicy food, the hotter the better. I always add more spice to recipes, than what they call for. If you like heat, you will like this Jambalaya, Of course, you can use spices to your preference. I just made a big pot of this today..delicious!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 precooked and cut chicken breasts
1 lb johnsonville cajun andouille smoked sausage sliced
8 slice bacon
3 c beef stock
3 c chicken stock
1 1/2 c celery sliced
1 large red bell pepper, or green, we prefer the red
4 small jalepeno's sliced w/ seeds
1 large onion chopped
1 pkg sliced frozen okra
2-3 Tbsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 dash(es) garlic powder
2 1/2 c uncle ben's converted long grain uncooked rice
5 clove garlic chopped
1- 28 oz can of chopped tomatoes with green chili's
1-28 oz can of crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large Stock pot, brown the bacon till crisp, remove with slotted spoon, save till later. In the bacon grease cook the vegetables till tender, leaving the garlic till the last few min.
  • 2. next add the sausage, chicken, tomatoes, broth, spices; then bring to a boil, add the rice, lower the heat to simmer, cover and cook 20-30 min, stirring frequently to keep the rice from sticking to bottom of pan. After the rice has almost finished cooking, add the okra, and crumbled bacon.
  • 3. As this sits it gets thicker. Like I said, this is spicy, use the spices according to the heat you prefer.

SPICY CAJUN JAMBALAYA KABOBS & COUSCOUS



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 4 servings: 2-3 kebabs & 1/2 c. couscous

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package of wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes
Marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 tblsp. fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 tblsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
For kebabs:
1 pound of frozen cooked deveined peeled shrimp, thawed
1 pound of turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced in 1/2" slices
1 pound of chicken breasts, cut in 1" cubes
2 red, green or yellow peppers, cut into 1" dice
1 sweet yellow or white onion like Walla Walla, Mayan Sweet, Vedalia, cut into 1" dice
2 dozen cherry tomatoes
Couscous:
1 box or package of couscous
Chicken broth
1/4 cup very finely chopped celery stalks including leaves
1 tblsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade by mixing together the olive oil, fresh thyme, salt, fresh parsley, garlic and red pepper flakes. Prepare the meats, shrimp and vegetables and put them in a glass pan. Pour the marinade over them and let stand for 15 minutes. Alternately skewer shrimp, meats and vegetables. Grill on medium hot barbecue grill or indoor/stove top grill, turning often, until chicken is cooked through and shrimp have turned pink, about 10 minutes. While kebabs are grilling, prepare the couscous by following the package directions, substituting any seasoning mix and/or water with the same amount of canned chicken broth and the celery. Cook following the package directions. Fluff with fork and empty into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining fresh parsley. As a compliment to the spicy flavors, serve with a red wine such as vqav Zinfandel or Merlot.

SPICY JAMBALAYA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 bay leaves
10 pounds ham, diced
2 gallons water
Oil, for sauteing
5 pounds chicken breast, diced
2 pounds onion, chopped
2 pounds celery
1 1/2 pounds green pepper, chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, diced
2 cups tomato paste
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
4 ounces garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 pounds smoked sausage
3 pounds rice, steamed
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a boiler, add bay leaves, diced ham and water. Let boil for 1 hour. In another pan, heat oil. Add diced chicken, onions and celery. Saute until tender then add peppers, onions and diced tomatoes. Add tomato paste, chopped parsley, crushed garlic, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked sausage. Add cooked rice to jambalaya and salt to taste.

SPICY CHICKEN JAMBALAYA



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Make and share this Spicy Chicken Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jena_c

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for browning meats)
5 links cooked sausage
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup zucchini (optional-as filler)
1/4 cup yellow squash (optional-as filler)
4 small habanero peppers

Steps:

  • Brown cubed chicken in heated oil over medium heat in skillet for ten (10) minutes.
  • Add sausage links and cook until browned.
  • Remove meat, set inside a Dutch oven.
  • Place peppers, onions, zucchini, squash, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, chili powder and Creole Seasoning in same skillet until tender.
  • Add pepper mix to meat.
  • Add rice, broth and stewed tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh lime wedges on the side, if desired.

TRESSA'S SPICY JAMBALAYA



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When I got married, one of my showers was one where each guest brought a recipe for me. This one is from my best friend and we enjoy it often.

Provided by DeniseBC

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced (sometimes I'll use the whole ring which is often 16oz)
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups white rice

Steps:

  • Cook kielbases, onion, green pepper, and celery in a large, non-stick saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add Cajun seasoning and bay leaf. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and chicken broth.
  • Stir in rice and simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.

SPICY BLACK BEAN JAMBALAYA



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Started out as a soup, but with the addition of rice makes a nice jambalaya. For the rice I use Uncle Ben's ready to serve brown rice, which eliminates the rice cooking process.

Provided by Southern Girl

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup frozen onion
1/4 cup frozen bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
10 canned jalapeno slices (optional)
2 tablespoons salsa
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can black beans, drained not rinsed
1 cup water
2 cups brown rice (cooked) or 2 cups white rice (cooked)
shredded cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onions, bell peppers and spices and saute until soft.
  • Add garlic and saute until you can smell the aroma.
  • Add jalapenos if desired, salsa, hot sauce, black beans, water, and rice and mix well. Turn heat up to high and let come to a boil.
  • Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium, cover, and let simmer for 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1058.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 342, Carbohydrate 200.8, Fiber 27, Sugar 4.1, Protein 35

THICK 'N SPICY SKILLET JAMBALAYA



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Hot Italian sausage links and a thick and spicy BBQ sauce give this quick and easy skillet jambalaya a little kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage links, sliced, quartered
1 onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Thick & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add sausage and onions; cook and stir 10 min. or until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 1440 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 26 g

SPICY JAMBALAYA



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup frozen corn kernals
1/2 lb bacon strips
2 bunches scallions, chopped (keep green tops separate)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 hot green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 TBS fresh basil, chopped
1 to 1-1/2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled
2 TBS chili powder
1 TBS paprika(smoked or regular)
1/2 cup chicken broth (1/4 cup in reserve)
1/4 cup pepper vodka
1 tsp tabasco
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups steamed white rice

Steps:

  • Saute' bacon in a heavy skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside. Discard all but 2 TBS bacon drippings. Add scallion (white parts only) and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic and both peppers and cook for one minute. Add shrimp, tomatoes, and corn, sprinkle with chili powder and paprika. Saute' about 2 minutes until shrimp just starts to turn pink. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth, vodka, basil, and scallion tops. Simmer until slightly thickened, adding chicken broth as needed. Add tabasco, salt and pepper. Sprinkle bacon and serve over rice.

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