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Chicken Jambalaya

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by jenn84   view full review
This dish was amazing. I ncreased the recipe to make 6 servings. I cooked my chicken breast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by srmcin   view full review
This was a great recipe and I only altered a little. I personally don't like tomatoes so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by katie1200   view full review
This is unbelievable I have made it 5 times now. It gets better each time I make it. Made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by hango2u   view full review
This was really good. I didn't have green pepper so I used my can of stewed tomatoes which was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by DitzyDame   view full review
This was awesome! My hubby and I just loved it. He ate seconds and then ate the leftovers the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by BostonMick   view full review
Cooked for family group of 16 ranging from 3 years to 50 years old. Everyone loved it. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by PASTORJOHNYOUNG   view full review
Easy to fix. Wonderful to eat. I am living in the North and resided for a long time in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by MIMI1414   view full review
Really good! I added more cayenne because we like things spicy. Served with hot cooked white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by JDVMD   view full review
Pretty good. I added some worchesire as well as Creole seasoning and some black pepper. Used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by mrsshooty   view full review
This is an exceptionally yummy recipe. I needed to add a bit more liquid (red wine) and added...

 

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