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Cajun Jambalaya

Louisiana Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

The quintessential traditional Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya one pot meal!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Andouille Sausage, Beer, Bell Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Celery, Chicken, Chicken Stock, Green Onion, Onion, Worcestershire Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 541kcal

Equipment

  • Big pot or Dutch oven, with a lid.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 10 oz andouille sausage, cut into rounds
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite sized piece
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 oz amber beer
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • Green onions for garnish.

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with half of the Cajun seasoning.  
  • Heat half of the oil in a large sauce pot.  Add sausage and brown.  Remove from pot and set aside.  Add remaining oil to pot and sauté the chicken until browned.  Remove and set aside. 
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and sauté until onions are soft and transparent.  Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. 
  • Season onion mixture with remaining Cajun seasoning.  Add Worcestershire sauce, reserved chicken and sausage.  Deglaze pan with the beer. 
  • Add rice and chicken stock.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low.  Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until all of the broth is absorbed. 
  • Fluff and serve immediately with sliced green onions. 

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.45g | Protein: 29.89g | Fat: 23.72g | Saturated Fat: 6.49g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.96g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 103.96mg | Sodium: 1473.58mg | Potassium: 494.7mg | Fiber: 2.17g | Sugar: 3.82g | Vitamin A: 92.7mg | Vitamin C: 14.13mg | Calcium: 57.17mg | Iron: 1.98mg
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