Easy Cajun Jambalaya Recipe
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Easy Cajun Jambalaya

By: Grant Michel  
"I have always loved Cajun foods but my wife doesn't like the 'kick.' In response to this, I made my traditional Jambalaya without the heat. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will to. Enjoy!"

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 ounces kielbasa, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute chicken and kielbasa until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender and translucent. Add rice, then stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 75mg

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Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by PEREGRINTOOK 
I have been using this recipe since I found it on allrecipes.com a couple of years ago. This... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by MOGDRAGON 
My family loves this recipe!! The only thing I do differently is to add 2-3 cans more of... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by BRENDA STRICKLAND 
This was great! After getting everything cut up, it was really easy to put together, and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by HARDROCKGIRL777 
Delicious and just the right amount of heat! I added a 14 1/2 oz. can of diced tomatoes, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by SHANNONGERKE 
This is a great jambalaya base...to this recipe I added a can of drained red beans and a can... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by Lois Lane 
Although not jambalaya fans, this recipe was pretty good for us. We skipped the green pepper... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by JENNIFERANDREWS 
my husband & i really enjoy this dish. i add extra chicken & sausage. i use lean turkey... MORE
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Reviewed on May 5, 2004 by JUSTJEN33 
Really good. I added a can of Ro-tel to ours. Just the right zing to it. MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by SCOOTERSGRRL 
Easy, good and inexpensive to make. I used to live in New Orleans, and actually prefer this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by MERRIN231 
This recipe was wonderful. I did add a large can of diced tematoes, /Made it even better!! MORE

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