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.

Tahir Shika
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This jambalaya was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Edwin Chiyuni
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best jambalaya I have ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Imam Mahadi
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This jambalaya is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Anne Glenn
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I made this jambalaya for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


English teacher
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This jambalaya was easy to make and turned out great! I used all the ingredients as listed and it was perfect. My husband and I both loved it.


Angy Garcia
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I'm not a huge fan of jambalaya, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wavey FTB
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This is the best jambalaya I have ever had. The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nepal Top Dj
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The only thing I changed was that I used chicken thighs instead of shrimp. It was still amazing.


NEPALI BARBERS
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This jambalaya was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Pj B
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best jambalaya I have ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jay Ziel
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This jambalaya is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Erlinda Johnson
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I made this jambalaya for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Mi abcd
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This jambalaya was easy to make and turned out great! I used all the ingredients as listed and it was perfect. My husband and I both loved it.


Monayem Shikder
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I'm not a huge fan of jambalaya, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Diwas Sapkota
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This is the best jambalaya I have ever had. The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sedric White
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The only thing I changed was that I used chicken thighs instead of shrimp. It was still amazing.


Rose Sia
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This jambalaya was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.