Cost Efficient Creole Jambalaya

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a lean protein alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced chicken and sausage; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell pepper, onion, and celery; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add rice and stir to combine; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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