Jen's Jambalaya Recipe
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Jen's Jambalaya

By: JenC 
"My family loves a lot of flavor and spice in our food and jambalaya delivers. This is my version of a New Orleans jambalaya that's got a nice kick to it but not overly hot for those who's tongues can't handle it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2/3 cup diced cooked chicken breast
  • 2/3 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
  • 2/3 cup peeled cooked shrimp

Directions

  1. Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, celery, and green pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rice; season with basil, garlic, pepper, hot sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.
  2. Once the rice has cooked, stir in chicken, sausage, and shrimp. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 369 | Total Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 78mg 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 Mar. 17, 2007 by minnie'scooking   view full review
This was a winner at our house. Everybody went back for seconds and from the first bite my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2007 by Amber   view full review
This recipe was outstanding. I have never liked shrimp but this recipe makes it taste sooo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by Peggy P   view full review
This was delicious! I cooked a couple of small chicken breasts in water with a bouillon cube...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by SAVAGEFREEDOM Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
uh, yeah Jambalaya for those who don't know real Jamabalaya. Anyway will sticking too my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2007 by westerwoman   view full review
I wasn't blown out of the water by this recipe, but it was pretty tasty and very quick since I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by mommymeggy   view full review
I left out the shrimp but otherwise kept to the recipe. Delish!!!! Rice is W O N D E R F U L !
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Donna   view full review
This was wonderful. I only had chicken for the meat and did not have celery or green pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Vanessa B.   view full review
Instead of using hot sauce, I use cayenne pepper. I also add a couple of bay leaves for an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by khadz   view full review
made this for last nights dinner and i was very impressed it was easy to make and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by Lisa O   view full review
Super yummy and easy! It is now a staple in our house. I have made different versions with...

 

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