This is truly the best jambalaya recipe ever! It's seasoned to perfection with ideal proportions of chicken, sausage and shrimp. The rice is just right - never overcooked or undercooked.
1/2 pound smoked sausage (cut into 1/4 inch slices, (traditionally Andouille))
1 bell pepper (diced)
1 cup diced celery
1 medium onion (diced)
3 green onions (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (diced)
1 cup diced canned tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (we prefer Tony Chachere's Original)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
cayenne pepper (to taste, optional)optional
1½ cups converted rice
2 cups chicken stock
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)optional
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Instructions
1
Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add chicken and sausage and cook, stirring, about 8-10 minutes or until chicken is done.
3
Add onions and continue cooking and stirring for about 8 minutes.
4
Add celery and cook, stirring another 2-3 minutes.
5
Add bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring about 8 minutes.
6
Add rice, stock, tomatoes and all seasonings. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low, Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Add shrimp and green onions and stir. Cover. If shrimp are medium size the heat can be turned off and allowed to sit for 5 minutes, covered. If shrimp are large, allow to cook, covered for 2-3 minutes and then turn heat off and allow to sit another 2-3 minutes.
8
Before serving remove bay leaves and garnish with parsley, if desired.