Name: Smoked Sausage Jambalaya (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs-cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 lb Smoked sausage-sliced; 1 Yellow onion-diced; 1 Green bell pepper-diced; 2 Celery stalks-diced; 3 Garlic cloves-minced; 2 cups Long grain rice-uncooked; 6 cups Chicken broth; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Dried thyme; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 can Diced tomatoes-undrained

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A hearty and flavorful jambalaya featuring smoked sausage, chicken, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 10

Ingredients 16

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Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs-cut into 1 inch pieces
Sausage
1 lb 450 g Smoked sausage-sliced
Vegetables
1 1 medium Yellow onion-diced
1 1 medium Green bell pepper-diced
2 2 medium Celery stalks-diced
3 3 medium Garlic cloves-minced
Rice & Broth
2 cups 400 g Long grain rice-uncooked
6 cups 1.4 L Chicken broth
Spices
2 tbsp 30 mL Cajun seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Dried thyme
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Salt to taste
Other
2 tbsp 30 mL Vegetable oil
1 can 400 g Diced tomatoes-undrained

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Instructions

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Heat Vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add Chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add Sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
Add Vegetables to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, Paprika, Cayenne pepper, Thyme, Black pepper, and Salt. Cook for 1 minute more.
Add Rice and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
Pour in Chicken broth and Diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Return Chicken and Sausage to the pot. Stir well.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and serve hot.