Ricks Cajun Jambalaya Recipes

EASY CAJUN JAMBALAYA

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I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!

Provided by Grant Michel

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, diced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 58.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1082.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CAJUN JAMBALAYA

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One way to distinguish between Cajun and Creole jambalaya: Traditional Cajun cooking doesn't include tomatoes. It does contain plenty of thyme, paprika, and oregano for a flavorful dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound Andouille sausage, thinly sliced on bias
1 medium onion, cut into small pieces (2 cups)
2 ribs celery, cut into small pieces (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, cut into small pieces (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large enameled cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally to brown chicken all over, about 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, leaving oil in skillet.
Add sausage, cook turning once to brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to plate with chicken, leaving oil in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan and stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add bay leaf, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Return meat and any accumulated juices to skillet. Stir in broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Serve.

INSTANT POT® CAJUN JAMBALAYA

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Jambalaya doesn't get any easier than this Instant Pot® version, full of andouille sausage, shrimp, chicken, and plenty of vegetables.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Jambalaya

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 chicken breasts, chopped in small pieces
2 andouille sausages, sliced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Rinse rice. Combine wet rice and chicken broth in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid and set valve to sealing. Choose Rice function. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer rice to a bowl and keep warm.
Rinse out pot liner and choose Saute function. Add grapeseed oil, chicken, and sausage; saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery, bell pepper, and onion. Saute 1 more minute. Add tomatoes, Creole seasoning, and Cajun seasoning. Add shrimp and cook just until tails curl up, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve jambalaya on top of or mixed into the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1016 mg, Sugar 4.7 g