Jambalaya Anyone

Dear Star Clippers
Friends,

Jambalaya is a popular Louisiana-origin dish of Spanish, French, and West African influence, consisting mainly of meat and vegetables mixed with rice. Traditionally, the meat always includes sausage of some sort, often a smoked meat such as andouille, along with pork or chicken and seafood, such as crawfish or shrimp. It’s hearty, tasty and easy!

DIRECTIONS

1. Season chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning; heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet; add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned; transfer chicken to a plate.

2. Heat another tablespoon of oil in the skillet; add sausage, cook until browned; transfer sausage to the plate with the chicken.

3. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet; add onion, celery, and bell pepper; season with salt and pepper, and sauté until softened; add garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, oregano, chicken broth, and rice; bring mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer; cover pan and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has absorbed; stir in chicken and sausage and cook until heated through.

5. Stir the jambalaya; season with additional salt and pepper to taste.