SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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I found this recipe in a Mr. Foods magazine and it has become a family favorite. Do use a spicy sausage for this dish as I have found using just plain pork sausage meat does not work as well.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 -3 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 lb precooked spicy andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb crawfish, peeled (optional)
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped
2 pinches salt (or to taste)
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and saute 5 minutes stirring often.
  • Add shrimp, chicken bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and the shrimp is opaque.
  • Stir in paprika until thoroughly mixed with other ingredients.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until well mixed.
  • Add sausage and ham stirring well. Add crawfish (if using) and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid returns to a boil.
  • Stir in scallions, salt and rice. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Serve with fresh crusty french bread.

Nadia Adeyemi
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This jambalaya is amazing! The flavors are perfect and it's the perfect amount of spicy.


Amah Therese
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was a big hit! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Prince Danish
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This jambalaya is delicious! The chicken and sausage are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khan Lala
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I love this jambalaya! It's so flavorful and delicious.


Gabriel Smith
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This jambalaya is amazing! It's the perfect dish for a party.


Alarakha Zakir
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I made this jambalaya for a party and everyone loved it! It's definitely a keeper.


zeynepzuhal karaogul
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This jambalaya is delicious! I would definitely recommend it.


Md SAKiL
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I love this jambalaya! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends.


Md Siyam Islam
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This jambalaya is amazing! The flavors are perfect and it's the perfect amount of spicy.


Md Arysan
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I made this jambalaya last night and it was a big hit! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Awanzada Awanzada
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This jambalaya is delicious! The chicken and sausage are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Charnay Jonas
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I love this jambalaya! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra spice to mine, but that's just me.


Devan S
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This is the best jambalaya I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and it's the perfect amount of spicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


lego dogo
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I made this jambalaya for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. It's definitely a keeper.


Brooke Moorcroft
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This jambalaya was a hit with my family! The chicken and sausage were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. We will definitely be making this again.


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