Jambalaya

January 07, 2013

I have been meaning to post this one for a long time now. I debated on waiting until Mardi Gras comes around again to post but I am too impatient. This is such a great comfort food all year round. My 18-month old scarfs it down– she is always asking for “more Jambie-lee-a-lee”. Feel free to use all of the meats (chicken, pork, and shrimp).. or just one or two of them depending on your taste. I love adding a good amount of Tabasco at the end to spice things up a bit but if Tabasco is a bit much f

2 Tbsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne, (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
2-3 Tbsp. oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. chicken, cut into small pieces
1 lb. Polska Kielbasa (or smoked sausage), cut into pieces
10-12 shrimp (uncooked) peeled & de-veined
1 onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. red and/or green bell peppers, chopped
2 c. long-grain white rice
4 1/2 c. chicken broth (add up to 1/2 c. more if needed)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves

-Combine paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. -Heat oil in a large skillet and add garlic, chicken, Kielbasa, and shrimp. Saute for about 1...
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Nutritions

Calories
120

Sodium
1394mg
58% DV

Fat
5g
7% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV