Chicken Jambalaya

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From: National Chicken Council

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 40 min.

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Bring the taste of New Orleans to your table with this nicely spiced chicken jambalaya recipe.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 cup andouille sausage, chunked
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14-ounce can whole, peeled plum tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup long-grain rice

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, warm canola oil over medium heat. Add sausage; sauté until crispy on the edges, about 8 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, green pepper; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken thighs and sauté until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Return heat to medium; stir in cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Continue sautéing about 3 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, chicken broth, scallions and rice. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to very low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council

Nutrition Facts

Calories 570
  Calories from Fat 231 (41%)
(39%)Total Fat 26g
(40%)Saturated Fat 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
(21%)Cholesterol 63mg
(95%)Sodium 2276mg
(45%)Potassium 1563mg
Total Carbohydrate 65g
(33%)Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 14g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(45%)Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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