Best Jambalaya for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the chicken on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
5. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
6. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
8. Return the chicken, sausage, and shrimp to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Protein: 25 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams per serving
• Fat: 15 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Spicy and smoky
• Creamy and rich
• Served with rice

User Comments:

• "This is the best jambalaya I've ever had!"
• "The flavors are incredible!"
• "I love the addition of shrimp."
• "It's the perfect dish for a party."
• "I'll definitely be making this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have smoked sausage, you can use regular sausage instead.
• If you don't have tomato sauce, you can use diced tomatoes instead.
• To make the dish spicier, add more cayenne pepper to taste.
• To make the dish creamier, add more butter or olive oil.
• Serve the jambalaya with crusty bread to soak up the juices.