One Pot Cilantro Cajun Jambalaya

Aug 4, 2021 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes | 0 comments

 

Everyone in Louisiana has their twist on Jambalaya. Let us know what you think of this One Pot Cilantro Cajun Jambalaya!
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb  boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • 2 tbsp  Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning (divided)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • cups dry Cilantro Lime Right Rice
  • 1 lb  shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup  chopped parsley for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon  Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning and set aside. 
  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and saute onions, peppers, celery, garlic, and remaining tablespoons  Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning and cook until veggies are tender about 5 minutes. 
  • Next, add seasoned chicken thighs and cook until brown and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Then add andouille sausage and cook for another 2 minutes. 
  • Add chicken stock, can of crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, and 1 ½ cup dry Cilantro Lime Right Rice and stirBring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. If the mixture becomes too dry add more stock a ¼  cup at a time. 
  • Remove bay leaves, then stir in shrimp and cook for about 5 minutes or until they become pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove the pot from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
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