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Quick and Easy - but Delicious - Jambalaya! Recipe

Quick and Easy - but Delicious - Jambalaya! Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup uncooked rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp basil
1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (i use tony chachere's creole seasoning )
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions (I cook it in chicken broth for more flavor).
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat.
Cook the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.
Add the meat and sauté until cooked.
Stir in the tomatoes, seasonings, and cooked rice.
Cover and cook until heated through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.56 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.84g	18%
Cholesterol	44.22mg	15%
Sodium	596.89mg	25%
Potassium	213.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	25.72g	9%
Sugars	0.71g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.17g	5%
Protein	12g	24%
Vitamin C	11.4mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	22.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.94 Kcal (816 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.06g	18%
Cholesterol	33.86mg	15%
Sodium	457.09mg	25%
Potassium	163.39mg	5%
Total Carbs	19.7g	9%
Sugars	0.54g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	5%
Protein	9.19g	24%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	4.1mg	29%
Calcium	17.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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