Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya

Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya

Course: Dinner, Main DishCuisine: Cajun, AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 lb. Andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 celery ribs, diced

  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice

  • 1 cans tomatoes, chopped, with juice

  • 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock

  • 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 3 green onions, finely chopped

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pan or Dutch oven, brown chicken in hot oil on both sides; remove and drain.
  • Add Andouille, onion, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes until onions are tender.
  • Add rice, tomatoes with juice, and broth; bring to a boil.
  • Place rice mixture in a baking dish or oven-proof casserole; top with chicken; cover (can use foil) and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until rice and chicken are done and tender.

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