How to make the BEST Jambalaya - Jambalaya Recipe

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.

Cut chicken breasts into small one-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.

Using 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, generously season the chicken.

Add 1/4 cup of canola oil to a large pan or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.

Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and allow it to brown for 5 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

To the same pan, add the sliced sausage and cook for 5 minutes.

Remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes.

Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, remaining Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce; mix well.

Add crushed tomatoes to the pan and mix well.

Pour in the chicken broth and mix well; allow it to come to a light simmer.

Add the parboiled rice to the pan and mix well.

Return the browned chicken and sausage to the pan.

Reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the lid and add the shrimp.

Cover the pan again and allow it to simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

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