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Chicken Jambalaya

SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Henderson 

"This is one of my husband's favorites, and he's a picky eater, so you know it's good! Some folks are surprised how well chicken and shrimp complement each other."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 21 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast meat
  • 1/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Add the sausage, broth, tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaf, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken and shrimp; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender. Discard bay leaf before serving.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-1/4 cup serving (prepared with turkey sausage) equals 386 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 158 mg cholesterol, 986 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2007 by jenn84 
This dish was amazing. I ncreased the recipe to make 6 servings. I cooked my chicken breast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2007 by srmcin 
This was a great recipe and I only altered a little. I personally don't like tomatoes so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 1, 2008 by DitzyDame 
This was awesome! My hubby and I just loved it. He ate seconds and then ate the leftovers the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 26, 2007 by katie1200 
This is unbelievable I have made it 5 times now. It gets better each time I make it. Made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by JDVMD 
Pretty good. I added some worchesire as well as Creole seasoning and some black pepper. Used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2008 by Carrie 
Wonderful recipe and easy to personalize. I've made it several times and always get rave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2009 by hango2u 
This was really good. I didn't have green pepper so I used my can of stewed tomatoes which was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 29, 2008 by Snipes 
The recipe was great. I needed to add a second can of diced tomatoes and a bit more chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 21, 2008 by MIMI1414 
Really good! I added more cayenne because we like things spicy. Served with hot cooked white... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 5, 2008 by luv2cook 
Very good. I will definitely make again. MORE

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