Spicy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

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Spicy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
2 (28 oz) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1 -3 tsp hot pepper sauce , to taste
1/2 lb precooked spicy andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 lb crawfish, peeled (optional)
1 bunch scallion, coarsely chopped
2 pinches salt (or to taste)
3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Directions:

In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and saute 5 minutes stirring often.
Add shrimp, chicken bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside and the shrimp is opaque.
Stir in paprika until thoroughly mixed with other ingredients.
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until well mixed.
Add sausage and ham stirring well. Add crawfish (if using) and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid returns to a boil.
Stir in scallions, salt and rice. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and cook 30 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Serve with fresh crusty french bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	453.41 Kcal (1898 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.51g	32%
Cholesterol	130.11mg	43%
Sodium	1436.82mg	60%
Potassium	482.7mg	10%
Total Carbs	38.49g	13%
Sugars	2.25g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	7%
Protein	29.21g	58%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	57.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.81 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	32%
Cholesterol	40.7mg	43%
Sodium	449.4mg	60%
Potassium	150.98mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.04g	13%
Sugars	0.7g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	7%
Protein	9.13g	58%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.1mg	38%
Calcium	18.1mg	6%

* 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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