Cajun Jambalaya

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sausage and cook until browned on all sides.
2. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute, until the grains are translucent.
4. Add the black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying
• Packed with flavor from the Cajun spices
• Colorful and visually appealing

User Comments:

• "This jambalaya is so good! I love the combination of chicken, sausage, and vegetables. The Cajun seasoning is perfect."
• "I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser."
• "This is the best jambalaya I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• You can adjust the heat level of this dish by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
• If you don't have smoked sausage, you can substitute with regular sausage or kielbasa.
• Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.