🍲 Savor the Flavor with Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya! 🌶️🍤
✨ Total Time: 45 minutes
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the vibrant culinary world with this Cajun and Creole-inspired masterpiece – Jambalaya! A delightful medley of spices, meats, and veggies that dance together to create a symphony of flavors. This recipe, adopted from the Zaar collection, promises a culinary journey that’s both tantalizing and easy to whip up. Feel free to make it your own and share your twists!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter 🧈
- 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 can tomatoes with juice 🍅
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 🍚
- 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper 🌶️
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 🌶️
- 1 green pepper, diced 🫑
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped 🌱
- 1/2 cup dried parsley 🌿
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 🍄
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
- 3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 🍗
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 462.8
- Fat: 15.9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 162mg
- Sodium: 951.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.8g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Sugar: 5.6g
- Protein: 31.4g
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (from 6 reviews)
Instructions:
- 🍲 Heat butter in a tight, fully covered saucepan over medium heat.
- 🧅 Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking over low heat for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- 🍅 Introduce the can of tomatoes with their juice, bringing the mixture to a lively boil.
- 🍚 Sprinkle long-grain rice on top of the tomatoes, creating a delightful base.
- 🌿 Season with dried basil, salt, pepper, and a touch of cayenne for that Cajun kick. Add in the soup mix.
- ⏰ Cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together in a tantalizing dance.
- 🫑 Now, introduce diced green pepper, chopped celery, parsley, and more basil for that Creole charm.
- 💦 If needed, splash a bit of water or tomato juice and cook for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the rice absorbs all the goodness.
- 🍄 Transfer this flavorful concoction to a casserole dish.
- 🍤 Add the star players – shrimp, cooked and shredded chicken, and their delicious juices, along with the sliced mushrooms.
- 🔒 Cover tightly, sealing in all the savory goodness.
- 🔥 Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes, allowing the shrimp to cook to perfection without being overdone.
Voila! Your Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya is ready to steal the spotlight on your dining table. Dive into a bowl of warmth, spice, and a burst of Southern flavors. Don’t forget to share your culinary adventures and any personal touches you add to this already fabulous recipe! 🌟🍽️✨
