How to Make Jambalaya

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while beans are economical.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.

Stir in diced boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink.

Add chopped yellow onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

Mix in long-grain white rice and stir to coat with the oil.

Pour in diced canned tomatoes, unsalted chicken stock, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.

Add peeled and deveined shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.

Season with kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, chopped thyme, and bay leaves to taste and stir well.

Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

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