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Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya

Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya

A spicy, smoky one-pot rice dish packed with chicken, sausage, and colorful peppers. A Cajun party in a pan.

Details

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup chorizo sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice, rinsed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large deep pan. Brown chicken and chorizo for 5 minutes. Remove.

  2. 2

    Add onion, pepper, and celery (the 'holy trinity') to pan. Cook until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in garlic and Cajun spice for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, stock, and rice. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Return meat to pan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

  7. 7

    Fluff with fork and serve.