Jambalaya

Submitted by hollyberry

"This is a great recipe, and so simple! You could add shrimp and a little cayenne for a little more Southern flavour, but my family prefers this version. Definitely worth a try!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ham, sliced and diced
• 1⁄2 cup Italian sausage, cooked and sliced
• 1 cup chicken breast, cooked and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 celery ribs
• 1 green pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 cup uncooked rice (white & long grain wild)
• 1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes

directions

1. Chop into bite-sized pieces the onion, celery and greeen pepper. Sautee in a large saucepot with olive oil and minced garlic until nicely softened.
2. Add meats, seasonings, tomatoes, rice and stock (all the remaining ingredients).
3. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover pot and cook gently for 20 - 25 minutes. The liquid should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. Toss and rest for 5 minutes.
4. Serve with a cool green salad.