WEEKNIGHT JAMBALAYA

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This is a great way to use up leftovers. You can mix and match any or all the meats. Feel free to leave out what you don't like and adjust the chilies and cayenne to taste. -Debra Marshall, Park Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/4 pound smoked turkey sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/4 pound cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil. Add sausage and ham; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until browned and chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in remaining oil until tender. Add chilies and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes., Stir in shrimp and reserved chicken mixture; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Zibusiso Khumalo
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I found this jambalaya to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices to taste.


alisia socaci
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This jambalaya was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Muko Abdallah
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I've never made jambalaya before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Posie “owai” Rooks
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I'm not a huge fan of jambalaya, but this recipe was really good! I will definitely be making it again.


Boatemaa Gyau
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This is a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Shazzad Shurob
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This jambalaya is delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Gracey Mensah
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I love this jambalaya! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Rumi Islam
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This is the best jambalaya I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again.


Caesar Boone
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This jambalaya is amazing! The flavors are incredible.


Emma Bish
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This jambalaya is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the addition of the okra.


Elizabeth Nandala
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I made this jambalaya for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Aman Kamat
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This jambalaya is delicious! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tayyab King
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I love this jambalaya! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I especially love the addition of the shrimp.


Hectic Hunt
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This is the best jambalaya recipe I've ever tried! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The jambalaya was so flavorful and delicious.


Agatha Joshua
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I've made this jambalaya several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Lanka sanjyal
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This jambalaya was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.