Today’s Tasty Pick! Flavourful Jambalaya recipe

Looking for a flavourful dish to spice up your Wednesday night? This Jambalaya recipe brings together a perfect blend of savoury spices, tender chicken, shrimp, and hearty sausage, all simmered together in one pot for an easy yet delicious meal.

Ingredients for the recipe

• 1 (450g) chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (450g) smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (396g) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

1. Cook the sausage and chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside. In the same pot, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside with the sausage.
2. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add spices and liquids: Stir in the paprika, cayenne (if using), thyme, oregano, and bay leaves. Then, add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, and rice. Stir everything together, making sure the rice is evenly distributed. Bring to a simmer.
4. Simmer the jambalaya: Add the cooked sausage and chicken back into the pot. Stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
5. Cook the shrimp: Once the rice is cooked, stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
6. Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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