Best 8 Fast Jiffy Jambalaya Recipes

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**Jambalaya: A Flavorful Fusion of Louisiana Cuisine**

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with jambalaya, a delectable dish that embodies the essence of Cajun and Creole cooking. This flavorful one-pot meal is a symphony of succulent shrimp, tender chicken, andouille sausage, and aromatic vegetables, all harmoniously united in a rich, savory broth infused with the "holy trinity" of Cajun cuisine: bell peppers, onions, and celery. Jambalaya's versatility allows for endless variations, each boasting its unique blend of spices, ingredients, and cooking techniques. From the classic Creole jambalaya, featuring tomatoes and okra, to the rustic Cajun jambalaya, characterized by its smoky, spicy flavor, this dish is a celebration of Louisiana's diverse culinary heritage. Whether you prefer a mild or fiery version, jambalaya promises an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more. Dive into the recipes provided in this article and embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Louisiana's rich culinary traditions.

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QUICK JAMBALAYA



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This quick and easy recipe will fill up your family with delicious jambalaya flavors without spending hours in the kitchen.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch Salt to taste
½ pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
6 cups hot cooked long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into 1/2-inch slices. Melt butter in a 5 to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft and sausage is lightly browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, pepper sauce, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add shrimp. Cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked and opaque in center.
  • Gently stir in hot rice and cook 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.3 calories, Carbohydrate 150.9 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 862.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EVERYTHING JAMBALAYA



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Although I was "not an easy child," my Cajun daddy says there are many reasons he loves me. I think this recipe may be at the top of a very short list!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless, skinless white or dark meat chicken
3/4 pound andouille, casing removed and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Several drops hot sauce or 2 pinches cayenne pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons (a handful) all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1(14-ounce) can or paper container chicken stock or broth
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) cumin
1 rounded teaspoon (1/2 palmful) dark chili powder
1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound medium shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled (ask for easy peel at fish counter)
Coarse salt and black pepper
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Fresh thyme, chopped for garnish
2 cups enriched white rice

Steps:

  • Cook rice to package directions.
  • Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and butter to the pan. Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter. Brown chicken 3 minutes, add sausage, and cook 2 minutes more. Add onion, celery, pepper, bay, and cayenne.
  • Saute vegetables 5 minutes, sprinkle flour over the pan and cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and broth and season with cumin, chili, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire. Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
  • Simmer shrimp 5 minutes until pink and firm. Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet. Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice on to the center of the bowlfuls of jambalaya. Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.

EASY JAMBALAYA



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I brought this easy jambalaya to a Sunday potluck and it was quickly gobbled up. When friends asked me for the recipe, they couldn't believe how easy it was! -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (8 ounces) jambalaya mix
1 package (14 ounces) hot smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Prepare jambalaya mix according to package directions, adding sausage and shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese, pico de gallo and green onions; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 2159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

JAMBALAYA IN A JIFFY



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You'll appreciate this nicely spiced combination on days when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Vanessa P.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3 dashes hot sauce
1 ½ cups orzo pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into vegetables and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir kielbasa sausage, tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce into onion mixture, bring to a boil, and stir in orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo are tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 845.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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"My husband and I like this nicely spiced combination on days when we're pressed for time," comments Carolyn Gubser of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound smoked kielbasa or 1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil; add the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK JAMBALAYA



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This recipe makes quick work out of jambalaya by using leftover rice, and it tastes great with freshly cooked grains, too. To make this meal meatless, use vegan andouille sausage or stick with pork sausage, if you prefer. Either option, along with creole seasoning and the classic trinity of creole cooking - onion, celery and green bell pepper - result in a dish that is unmistakably Louisianan. Though many jambalaya recipes skip tomatoes, this version uses a blend of tomato paste and diced tomatoes to add bulk, and an acidity that helps lighten up the otherwise hearty one-pot meal.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     grains and rice, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 links pork or vegan andouille or chorizo sausage (6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
Salt and black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the celery and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked rice. Sprinkle with the creole seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and hot sauce and cook until warmed through. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the scallions and serve with more hot sauce.

QUICK JAMBALAYA



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Looking for a classic dinner? Enjoy easy jambalaya made with rice, sausages and shrimp that is ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 to 8 oz) frozen brown-and-serve sausage links
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 oz) frozen quick-cooking cleaned shrimp

Steps:

  • Cut sausages diagonally into 1-inch slices. In deep 10-inch skillet, cook as directed on package; drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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This is a speedy, spicy version of jambalaya that makes for a quick dinner. Originally taken from Quick Cooking (2001), credited to Carolyn Gubser, I've made some changes to suit my family's tastes.

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb kielbasa (fully cooked) or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices (fully cooked)
1/2 lb shrimp, deveined & pre-cooked
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh green chili pepper, de-seeded, and chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
1 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender.
  • Stir in sausage, tomatoes, water, sugar, and seasonings.
  • Bring to boil and add rice.
  • Add shrimp.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through.
  • Garnish with tomatoes & cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 1093.7, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 23.1

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the food from burning.
  • Cook the sausage and chicken first. This will help to brown the meat and release its flavors.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until they are softened. This will help to create a flavorful base for the jambalaya.
  • Add the rice, stock, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked through.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the jambalaya hot, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and rice, it is a complete meal in one pot. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give jambalaya a try.

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