Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya

Sue Lau's Note:

A Cajun classic, meal in one pot! Have the hot sauce ready to splash on. Serve with some crusty french bread, a nice crisp salad, and some of your favorite wine. :)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb andouille sausage , cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 celery ribs , diced
• ½ green bell pepper , diced
• ½ red bell pepper , diced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 ½ cups long grain rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes , chopped,with juice
• 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock
• 8 ounces medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 green onions , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large pan or Dutch oven, brown chicken in hot oil on both sides; remove and drain.
3. Add andouille, onion, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes until onions are tender.
4. Add rice, tomatoes with juice, and broth; bring to a boil.
5. Place rice mixture in a baking dish or oven-proof casserole; top with chicken; cover (can use foil) and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until rice and chicken are done and tender.
6. Stir in shrimp, parsley, and green onions; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn bright pink and serve.

Reviews

[Bergy]

This was my first time to make Jambalaya and I am sur glad I used your recipe! Wonderful flavor. I used Mennonite sausage instead of andouille (can't find it here) and 3/4 tsp cayenne. Used prawns sausage & cooked chicken chunks WOW thanks SueL I'll cook this again. Served it with Fried Okra and Collard greens

[LeeAnn]

I just made this the other night. My first jambalaya experience. I used hot italian sausage. My husband has requested it again already. Great recipe.

[deeone]

The recipe sounds great, however, I'm not a rice lover. For those pasta lovers like myself, try using spaghetti instead of rice. Jambalaya w/spagheti is great. The meal is prepared the same, however you use spaghetti. This dish (spaghetti jambalaya) is great and I would rate this particular dish 5 stars. Try it, I'm sure you'll like it, those in New Orleans do.