Easy Cajun Jambalaya

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This Cajun jambalaya recipe is made in the traditional way but with a little less heat. I have always loved Cajun food but my wife doesn't like spicy food. Everyone loved this recipe and I hope you will too.

Submitted by Grant Michel
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 8 ounces kielbasa, diced

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 cups uncooked white rice

  • 4 cups chicken stock

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and kielbasa; sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Season with cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add rice and stir in chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

488 Calories
14g Fat
59g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 488
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1083mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 498mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.