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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (399)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Beer Beer
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: 478 | Total Fat: 13.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by MOGDRAGON   view full review
My family loves this recipe!! The only thing I do differently is to add 2-3 cans more of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by PEREGRINTOOK   view full review
I have been using this recipe since I found it on allrecipes.com a couple of years ago. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by BRENDA STRICKLAND   view full review
This was great! After getting everything cut up, it was really easy to put together, and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by hardrockgirl   view full review
Delicious and just the right amount of heat! I added a 14 1/2 oz. can of diced tomatoes, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by SHANNONGERKE   view full review
This is a great jambalaya base...to this recipe I added a can of drained red beans and a can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2003 by Lois Lane   view full review
Although not jambalaya fans, this recipe was pretty good for us. We skipped the green pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by JENNIFERANDREWS   view full review
my husband & i really enjoy this dish. i add extra chicken & sausage. i use lean turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by SCOOTERSGRRL   view full review
Easy, good and inexpensive to make. I used to live in New Orleans, and actually prefer this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by MERRIN231   view full review
This recipe was wonderful. I did add a large can of diced tematoes, /Made it even better!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2004 by JUSTJEN33   view full review
Really good. I added a can of Ro-tel to ours. Just the right zing to it.

 

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