Looking for a a great one-pot make-ahead-and-reheat meal? Whether for a weekend on the boat, heading out on a passage, or a hearty meal on a cool day, jambalaya is great. Add some friends, music and cold beer and you've got a party!!
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 559kcal
Carbs (g): 23
Ingredients
4tablespoonsoil
1tablespoonsalt (optional)
1bell pepper(seeded and finely chopped)
2large onions(finely chopped)
5stalks of celery(finely chopped)
1bunch of green onions (green part only, finely sliced)
1can diced tomatoes, DRAINED (or one fresh tomato diced)
1package smoked sausage (andouille is best if you can get it), thinly sliced
2poundsuncooked boneless chicken, diced (thighs are best)
1-1/2cupsuncooked rice
4cupschicken broth
1can cream of onion soup
1-1/2tablespoonsDrew’s Cajun seasoning
Drew’s Cajun seasoning mix — it’s spicy:
1part red pepper (cayenne)
1part black pepper
1part white pepper
2parts ground thyme
4parts oregano
1part garlic powder
1part salt
Instructions
In a big skillet brown the sausage on high until they have a brown crispness on them. Set aside.
In a big pot, cook the onions, bell pepper and celery in the oil over medium heat until very soft – it takes a while.
Add the spice mix, salt, chicken and sausage. Stir and cook about 5 minutes.
Add broth and rice, bring to a boil for several minutes.
Add the soup and cover pot. Turn to low and simmer until moisture is absorbed (but still a little wet) – about 20 minutes if using white rice (longer for brown).
Turn off heat and add the drained tomatoes and sprinkle the green onions on top.
Put cover back on the pot (still with stove off) and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
ENJOY!
Notes
Drew uses the extra salt; with the salt in the broth, cream of onion soup and the Cajun seasoning, I find it too salty and thus omit it.
Nutrition Facts
Drew’s Jambalaya
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 157mg52%
Sodium 2080mg87%
Potassium 817mg23%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1370IU27%
Vitamin C 46.9mg57%
Calcium 86mg9%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.