Chicken Jambalaya
Unlike some old-style Louisiana dishes, jambalaya doesn’t have to cook for hours to be delicious. This one has a hearty texture and taste but is ready in short order.
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package smoked sausage links, sliced
- 1 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup instant rice
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles
Directions
Cook sausage, bell pepper, onion, celery and bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes.
Add chicken, broth and rice to sausage mixture and mix well. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat to low.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve with hot pepper sauce.
Secret Tip
Rather than using chopped, precooked chicken, buy a pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs and breasts, and cut the meat into chunks. Sauté with the sausage for a fresh taste.
