Jambalaya

Submitted by lamarb

"A quick and delicious Cajun side dish"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces crawfish tail meat
• 8 inches andouille sausages, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup leftover smoked chicken (or rotisseried)
• 1 stalk celery, rough chopped
• 1 small onion, rough chopped
• 1⁄4 cup rough chopped red bell pepper
• 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (1 red, 1 green)
• 16 ounces chicken stock
• 16 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon dry mixed cajun spices
• 1⁄2 cup uncooked long grain white rice

directions

1. Bring the oil to heat in a large sauce or pot.
2. Add the vegetables and sweat until the onion just starts to brown.
3. Add the stock and water and bring to a rolling boil.
4. Add the meats, spice mix, and rice and reduce the heat to a simmer.
5. Stirring frequently, cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. The consistency should be thick. If not, continue cooking to reduce the liquid.