Easy Louisiana Jambalaya

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Heat a large 12-inch deep cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.

Add 1 cup of chopped onions, 1/2 cup of chopped celery, and 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers; sauté until the onions become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Mince 3 garlic cloves and add them to the skillet; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces and 12 ounces of beef smoked sausage (kielbasa) to the skillet; cook until browned.

Add 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; stir to combine.

Add 2 cups of white rice, 1/2 ounce can of diced tomatoes, and 1.5 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce to the skillet; stir well.

Dissolve 1 beef bouillon cube in 2 cups of water and add to the skillet; stir to combine.

Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes.

When there are about 5 minutes left, add 12 ounces of thawed shrimp to the skillet; stir to combine and cover again.

Cook until the shrimp are pink and the rice is tender, about 2-3 minutes more.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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