Cajun Jambalaya

February 22, 2019

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/jambalaya-recipe/

This jambalaya recipe is a mix of chicken, shrimp and sausage cooked with rice and vegetables in a zesty sauce. An easy one pot meal that takes like something you'd order at a restaurant!
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4 tsp olive oil ( divided use )
3/4 cup onion ( diced )
1 cup bell pepper ( cut into 1/2 pieces. Combo of red, green and yellow )
1/2 cup celery ( thinly sliced )
2 tsp garlic ( minced )
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast ( cut into 1 bite size pieces )
1 lb cooked andouille sausage ( sliced )
to taste salt and pepper
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
14 ounce can crushed tomatoes ( do not drain )
1 1/2 cups long grain rice ( uncooked )
1 1/2 cups Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb peeled large shrimp ( you can remove the tails or leave them on for a fancier presentation )
3/4 cup sliced okra ( fresh or frozen )
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a very large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers and celery to the pan.
Cook for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Add the garlic...

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Nutritions

Calories
575

Sodium
1971mg
82% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
27g
55% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV