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jambalaya brown rice
Sheri

Jamabalaya Recipe w/ Jambalaya Sides

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Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz smoked sausage like Andouille, sliced
  • 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, adjust to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sausage and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add chicken to the pot, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (doesn’t have to be fully cooked through).
  4. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add rice, tomatoes (with juice), broth, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, and a pinch more salt and pepper. Stir well.
  7. Return sausage to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  8. Fluff with a fork, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Garnish with green onions or parsley if you’ve got it.
  10. Optional Add-In: Want shrimp? Stir in 1/2 lb peeled raw shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking (they cook fast!).