Jambalaya ⭐️
From McGough's Recipes
Prep | Cook | Total |
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20 Min | 35 Min Cook & 35 - 45 Min Simmer | 1 Hr 30 Min - 1 Hr 40 Min |
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive or Vegetable Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 Medium Onions, Coarsely Chopped
- 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Celery
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Teaspoon Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or To Taste (up to 2 teaspoons)[1]
- 2 Cups Long-grain Rice
- 1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Cups chicken broth[2]
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, chopped but not drained or crushed or diced tomatoes[3]
- 1-2 lbs peeled and de-veined shrimp
- 1-2 lbs smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, cut into ½ inch slices than halved or quartered [4]
Directions
- Combine oil, garlic, onions and celery in a 4-quart pot.
- Sauté on medium heat until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in bay leaf, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and cayenne.
- Add Chicken and cook until almost cooked through.
- Stir in rice to coat.
- Add tomatoes and Chicken Broth (or bouillon with water) and bring to boil
- Add shrimp and sausage, turn heat to simmer and cover.
- Stir occasionally, continue simmering until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is al dente-about 20 to 40 minutes.
Steps For Meal Prep
Prep & Cook | Simmer & Finish | Total |
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20 Min Prep 20 Min Cook |
5 Min Reheat 20 - 45 Min Simmer |
40 Min Prep Day 25 - 45 Min Finish Day |
Directions
Meal Prep Day
- Combine oil, garlic, onions and celery in a 4-quart pot.
- Sauté on medium heat until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in bay leaf, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and cayenne.
- Add Chicken and cook until almost cooked through.
- Add tomatoes and Chicken Broth (or bouillon with water) and bring to boil
- Cover with plastic wrap and put in fridge
Dinner Day
- Stir in rice.
- Add shrimp and sausage, turn heat to simmer and cover.
- Stir occasionally, continue simmering until most of the liquid is absorbed and rice is al dente-about 20 to 40 minutes.
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