Best 6 Favorite Jiffy Jambalaya Recipes

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**Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our delectable Jiffy Jambalaya recipes!**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Cajun country with our collection of Jiffy Jambalaya recipes. These one-pot wonders capture the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage, blending aromatic spices, succulent meats, tender vegetables, and fluffy rice into a symphony of flavors. From classic Jiffy Jambalaya to creative twists like Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya and Vegetarian Jambalaya, our recipes offer something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, our easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guides will lead you to Jambalaya perfection. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's bring the vibrant spirit of Louisiana into your kitchen!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAMBALAYA



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Spicy jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage.

Provided by Terri

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Jambalaya Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon file powder
1 ¼ cups uncooked white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Saute sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • In the same pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic until tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and file powder. Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1632.7 mg, Sugar 2 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

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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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

(ALMOST) INSTANT JIFFY JAMBALAYA



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Use "cheater" ingredients such as jarred pasta sauce, pre-cooked sausage, and minute rice for a delicious and quick jambalaya. It tastes so good you won't even know it isn't authentic creole! (shhh - don't tell anyone) This recipe was invented out of neccesity. I wanted a quick and easy to prepare jambalaya without having to deal with the time consuming process of doing it the old fashioned way. This makes great leftovers too - perfect for packing in a thermos to take to work/school the next day. I've also served this to guests for dinner and it's always a hit. :) ***note*** If you have time, and want more veggies, feel free to saute some onion and bell peppers before adding the pasta sauce. Since the sauce I buy has a ton of veggies in it anyway, I don't bother, but some people might want more.

Provided by grumblebee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (750 ml) jar chunky garden combination pasta sauce
3 spicy sausage, precooked type and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cups medium shrimp, frozen, precooked, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup red hot pepper sauce, like Frank's (adjust according to taste)
3 cups instant rice
water

Steps:

  • Prepare instant rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan add in the pasta sauce, sausage, and hot sauce. Bring to a low simmer and then add in the shrimp. Continue simmering until shrimp have defrosted entirely and heated up.
  • Serve on top of the instant rice. You may also mix the rice directly into the sauce, but I prefer my guests and I to be able to control the rice:sauce ratio. :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 669.9, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 11.8

MY BEST-EVER JAMBALAYA



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I tried to mimic Jambalaya from my favorite restaurant and it turned out so well my daughter and husband now prefer my recipe and won't order it when we go to the restaurant! -Alexis Van Vulpen, St. Albert, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, sliced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups chicken broth
2 large green peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3 cups instant brown rice
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and ham; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until browned., Add chicken to pan; cook 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, broth, peppers, onion, Cajun seasoning and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender., Return to a boil; stir in rice and shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • Use Andouille or Kielbasa sausage for a spicy kick, or chicken or shrimp for a milder flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, celery, and okra, for a more colorful and flavorful jambalaya.
  • Season the jambalaya well with Cajun or Creole seasoning. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the jambalaya over medium-low heat so that the rice has time to absorb all of the flavors.
  • Serve the jambalaya with a side of cornbread or rice.

Conclusion:

Jiffy Jambalaya is a quick and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice, vegetables, and meat. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, Jiffy Jambalaya is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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