Spicy Creole Jambalaya Recipe
Here's a Cajun favorite that is so versatile that it can be doubled for a crowd or frozen in individual portions.This delicious recipe is a great way to make use of leftover chicken, ham, or sausage It's smoky, spicy flavor is oh so good. Cest' bon, by itself or as a hearty side dish. Bon appetit!
Ingredients
- Spicy Creole Jambalaya
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- 2 cups each, cooked ham, smoked sausage, and/ or chicken,
- ( chopped into bite sized pieces)
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tsp.'s garlic, minced
- 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 tbs.'s Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbs. creole seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce,
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups raw rice
Directions
- On medium heat, melt butter in large Dutch oven, and add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, stir, and cook for 5 more minutes. Add chopped cooked ham, sausage, and/ or chicken and creole seasoning and stir and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add tomato sauce , Worcestershire sauce, and water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, add rice, stir and cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 230g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 243 | |
| Calories from Fat 55 | 23% |
| Total Fat 6.23g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3.76g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium 272mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 42.1g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 3.14g | 2% |
| Protein 4.32g | 7% |
