Chunky, delicious & easy Jambalaya recipe prepared with chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage, and brown rice, all baked inside tender bell peppers.
Servings : 8servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Resting Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Ingredients
4largebell peppers,any color, cut in half, lengthwise, seeds removed
2tablespoonsolive oil,divided
1poundboneless skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste
1teaspoondried oregano
6ouncesandouille sausage,sliced into coins
1yellow onion,diced
1/2cupdiced celery
1small bell pepper,diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
2tablespoonstomato paste
115-oz. can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1cuplow-sodium chicken broth
1cupuncooked instant brown rice,(you can also use 2 cups cauliflower rice)
1poundmedium shrimp,peeled and deveined
2teaspoonsOld Bay seasoning
green onions,thinly sliced, for garnish
fresh chopped parsley,for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Place prepared peppers inside baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the Jambalaya.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano; add to the pot and cook for 6 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
Remove from pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to the pot and stir in the andouille sausage; cook for 2 minutes, just until lightly browned.
Stir in onions, celery, and diced pepper; cook for 3 minutes.
Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in tomato paste; stir until thoroughly incorporated.
Add crushed tomatoes and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
Stir in chicken broth and brown rice.
Add shrimp and old bay seasoning; give everything a good stir and let cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until rice is tender and shrimp is cooked through.
Remove from heat, and if there's any liquid left, let stand for 4 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Divide up the jambalaya mixture evenly among all the peppers.
Return peppers to the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until sizzling and lightly browned on top.
Remove from oven, garnish with green onions and parsley; serve.
Notes
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
I suggest not to freeze any leftovers because of the rice – it will turn into mush once reheated. If you’re planning on making Jambalaya in advance and freezing it, leave out the rice and cook it fresh when you’re ready to serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.