CREOLE-STYLE RED JAMBALAYA WITH CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND SHRIMP

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Creole-Style Red Jambalaya With Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp image

Number Of Ingredients 18

14 ounces peeled whole tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound chicken
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound cooked cajun or creole sausage
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced`
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 dash cayenne
1 dash garlic powder
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • Strain tomatoes and add juice to a 4-cup measuring cup. Place tomatoes in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, carefully tear each tomato open to release the liquid inside its seed compartments. Strain all this liquid into measuring cup. Crush tomatoes well with your hands. Add enough chicken stock to tomato juices to total 4 cups (960ml). Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch chunks and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add sausage to Dutch oven and cook, stirring often, until just starting to darken, about 3 minutes; lower heat and/or add oil at any point to prevent burning. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring and scraping bottom of Dutch oven, until browned bits have come loose and vegetables just begin to turn lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add hot sauce, thyme, oregano, cayenne, garlic powder, and a very generous dose of black pepper. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato/stock mixture, diced chicken, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, tasting liquid to ensure it is well seasoned.
  • Cover with lid and transfer to oven. Bake until liquid is fully absorbed and rice is tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Gently stir in shrimp and scallions and return to oven until shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Cover pot and let rest 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves, if desired (see note).

SYED SHABUJ
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This jambalaya is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Kenjazy Tips
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I made this jambalaya for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! It's definitely a keeper.


Easin Rade
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This is my go-to jambalaya recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


assad Asdsa
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I've made this jambalaya several times, and it's always a hit. I love the way the flavors come together. It's the perfect dish for a party or a potluck.


nimcan yusuf
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I wasn't impressed with this jambalaya. The flavors were bland, and the chicken and sausage were dry. I won't be making this dish again.


Marion Josephine Sesay
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This jambalaya is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great, and the chicken and sausage were cooked perfectly. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Flako Torres
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Stepheny oluchukwu
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This jambalaya is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are just amazing. I especially love the spice from the cayenne pepper.


mohammed safran
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The results were delicious!


Black Light
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This jambalaya was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken, sausage, and shrimp were all cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.