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Jambalaya comme à la Nouvelle-Orléans

Jambalaya comme à la Nouvelle-Orléans

A classic Jambalaya recipe that captures the flavors of New Orleans, featuring chicken, sausage, and Creole seasoning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Creole
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Creole Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne

Jambalaya Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced about 1 cup
  • 3 medium stalks celery, diced about 1 cup
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced about 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 package andouille or smoked sausage, cut into ½-inch thick rounds about 12 ounces
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola, divided
  • 2 cups medium or long-grain white rice
  • 2 ½ cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced
  • vinegar-based hot sauce (for serving) optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, white pepper, and cayenne to make the Creole seasoning.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and sausage, cooking until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add another tablespoon of oil. Sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in the rice and the Creole seasoning, mixing everything well.
  • Add water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is done.
  • Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, mixing in the scallions. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve with hot sauce as desired.

Notes

Adjust the level of spice by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Creole seasoning, jambalaya, New Orleans, one pot meal, rice dish, spicy
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