Jambalaya

With ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp, and rice, this casserole makes a complete meal--no side dish needed.


Jambalaya


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: Serves 6.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  Tbsp  olive oilOn Sale
  • 12  oz  boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-1/2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1/2  lb  cooked ham, cubedOn Sale
  • 1/2  lb  kielbasa, cut into 1-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1  medium  red onion, cut into thin wedgesOn Sale
  • 2    celery stalks, finely dicedOn Sale
  • 3    garlic cloves, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  converted riceOn Sale
  • 1  can (28 oz)  diced tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  low-sodium chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1    green bell pepper, dicedOn Sale
  • 2 to 3  tsp  Cajun seasoningOn Sale
  • 2    bay leavesOn Sale
  • 1  lb  large shrimp, peeled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped flat-leaf parsleyOn Sale
  • 6    scallions, finely choppedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning, about 4 min; transfer to a plate. Add ham and sausage; cook until lightly browned, about 3 min. Transfer to plate with chicken. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to Dutch oven. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook until just softened, about 4 min. Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves and meats and bring to boil.
2.
Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is nearly tender, about 35 min. Add shrimp, pushing into the mixture, then cover and bake, stirring once, until shrimp is opaque, 5 to 10 min. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley and scallions. Serves 6.

Nutrition information
Calories 495, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Sodium 1194 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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