MAKING JAMBALAYA (EASY ONE POT CAJUN DINNER) | SAM THE COOKING GUY

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.

Cut 1 cup each of bell peppers, onion, and celery into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare 2 tomatoes but set them aside for later.

Heat oil in a large pan until hot.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and sauté until softened.

Cut 1 pound of chorizo sausage into bite-sized pieces.

Add minced garlic (3 cloves) to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

Add the chorizo sausage to the pan and cook until it gets some color, about 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning and toast for about 30 seconds.

Add 1 cup of white rice to the pan and mix to coat with the oil and seasonings.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and stir to combine.

Add the prepared tomatoes and mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat.

Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rice is cooked.

After 15 minutes, add 1 pound of shrimp on top of the rice.

Cover the pan and let the shrimp cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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