Deliciously Easy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe
Chef Jean-Pierre
Hello friends, today I'm going to share my Jambalaya recipe, I know in the comments already people are going to be asking where is the shrimp! It's NOT a traditional Jambalaya. Do not worry, this is my take on the Jambalaya, so before the Recipe Police come into the comment section try this recipe out and let me know what you think!
1cupGreen Bell Pepper cut into medium to small dice
1cupCelery cut into ½ inches cubes
1poundSmoked Sausage sliced or Smoked Ham dice into medium dices
1cupTomato Puree
2tablespoonschopped Garlic
1tablespoonchopped Thyme
1tablespoonchopped Tarragon
1teaspoonCayenne Powder
1 ½cupsPeeled Tomatoes drained and cut into small dicejuice reserved
2or 3 Bay Leaves
7cupssuper good quality Shrimp or Chicken Stockhomemade or “Imagine”, “Kitchen Basics” or the “Organic Chicken Broth” from Costco it’s delicious
4cupsEnriched Parboiled Long Grain Ricewe use Uncle Ben’s Converted Brand
Salt and Pepper to taste
Recipe Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan, when hot add the chicken and sauté for a few minutes until golden brown on all sides, remove from the pan and reserve.
In a large Dutch Oven (at least 7 Quarts) add the onion and cook until golden brown. Add the peppers, celery and the sausage and cook for a few minutes. Add the tomato purée and cook for a few for a couple minutes. Add the garlic, fresh thyme, tarragon and cayenne; when fragrant add the tomatoes, bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the stock and the rice and the reserved chicken combining all ingredients thoroughly.
Cook for 45 to 60 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.