Jambalaya is a delicious traditional one-pot meal from Louisiana that is composed of rice mixed with vegetables and meat or seafood.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Southern
Servings: 6 people
Author: Mike Benayoun
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4
tablespoons
vegetable oil
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3
cloves
garlic
, minced
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1
onion
, finely chopped
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1
green bell pepper
, seeded and chopped
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1
stalk
celery
, finely chopped
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1
lb
smoked sausage
(andouille), cut into ¾ inch slices
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1
lb
chicken breast
, cubed
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1
(28 oz.) can
diced tomatoes
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1
(15 oz.) can
tomato sauce
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2
bay leaves
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2
cups
chicken broth
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1
tablespoon
creole seasoning
(recipe below)
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1-½
cups
rice
Creole seasoning
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3
teaspoons
paprika
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1
teaspoon
onion powder
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1
teaspoon
garlic powder
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1
teaspoon
oregano
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1
teaspoon
basil
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½
teaspoon
thyme
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1
teaspoon
black pepper
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½
teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
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Heat the oil in a Dutch oven. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
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Add sausage and chicken and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, broth, Creole seasoning and rice. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes.