Easy Cajun Jambalaya

Name: Easy Cajun Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 cup diced celery; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 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

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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.

Recipe by Grant Michel

Updated on July 27, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

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

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

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
Vitamin C 20mg	101%
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.