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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

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Indulge in a flavorful Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya recipe. A simple, Cajun comfort food that’ll make your taste buds explode with delight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine cajun
Servings 8
Calories 618 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Chicken Thighs - Bone In You can save the bones for homemade chicken broth
  • 4 Cups Black Beans
  • 2 Cups Rice (4 Cups Water)
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 lb Mini Sweet Peppers
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Cup Cilantro - Chopped
  • 12 oz Cajun Andouille Sausage
  • 4 Cups Broth
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Garlic Granules
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Salt Reserve 1 Tbsp to add in with broth
  • 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke

Instructions
 

  • Start lime rice on the stovetop by mixing rice, lime juice, salt and water. Cook until done while making jambalaya.
  • Heat a Dutch Oven over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Cook chicken thighs over medium heat coated in all the spices.
  • Add in chopped peppers and onion. Continue to cook.
  • Dice andouille sausage into bite sized pieces and add to the dutch oven.
  • Chop cilantro and add to Dutch Oven.
  • Remove chicken thighs. (It is ok if they are not cooked entirely). Dice and return to dutch oven.
  • Add black beans and broth. Allow to simmer and cook thoroughly. Taste occasionally to check seasoning flavor. Add as desired.
  • Serve over lime rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 39.5gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13.8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 231.25mgFiber: 6.6gSugar: 3.4gVitamin A: 712.5IUVitamin C: 24.5mgCalcium: 18.75mgIron: 1.4mg
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