Everything Jambalaya or “Jambalika”!
π Cook Time: 20 minutes π Prep Time: 10 minutes π Total Time: 30 minutes
π©βπ³ Description: I watched Rachel Ray make this on “30 Minute Meals” the other day while home sick with a cold. This looks super easy to make and as close to the original as you can get in 30 minutes! This would be a perfect meal for Monday Night Football!
π₯ Recipe Category: Stew
π Keywords: One Dish Meal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry, Meat, Cajun, Creole, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | white rice |
| 1 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 tbsp | butter |
| 1 lb | dark chicken meat |
| 3/4 lb | andouille sausage |
| 1 | onion |
| 2 | celery ribs |
| 1 | green bell pepper |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| 1 dash | cayenne pepper sauce |
| 2 tbsp | all-purpose flour |
| 1 can | tomatoes with juice |
| 1 cup | chicken broth |
| 1 tsp | cumin |
| 1 tsp | chili powder |
| 1 tsp | poultry seasoning |
| 1 tsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 lb | medium shrimp |
| to taste | coarse salt |
| to taste | black pepper |
| scallion | |
| fresh thyme |
π Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
π Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 993.8
- Fat Content: 34.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 268.2mg
- Sodium Content: 2294.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 96.3g
- Fiber Content: 5.4g
- Sugar Content: 7.2g
- Protein Content: 69g
Servings: 4
Instructions:
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Place a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
- Add oil and butter to the pan.
- Cube chicken and place in hot oil and butter.
- Brown chicken for 3 minutes, then add sausage, and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Add onion, celery, pepper, bay leaves, and cayenne. Saute vegetables for 5 minutes, then sprinkle flour over the pan and cook for 1 or 2 minutes more.
- Stir in tomatoes and broth, then season with cumin, chili powder, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring liquids to a boil and add shrimp.
- Simmer shrimp for 5 minutes until pink and firm.
- Remove the pot from the heat and place on a trivet.
- Ladle jambalaya into shallow bowls.
- Using an ice cream scoop, place a scoop of rice onto the center of each bowlful of jambalaya.
- Sprinkle dishes with salt, pepper, chopped scallions, and thyme leaves.
This recipe for Everything Jambalaya, or affectionately known as “Jambalika,” is a flavorful delight that captures the essence of Cajun and Creole cuisine in just 30 minutes! Inspired by Rachel Ray’s “30 Minute Meals,” this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for serving up during Monday Night Football gatherings. With a medley of chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and an array of aromatic vegetables and spices, this jambalaya is sure to impress both family and friends alike. So grab your skillet and get ready to whip up a delicious taste of Louisiana in the comfort of your own kitchen!
