"Jambalaya is the Cajun 'clean out the refrigerator'
dish. The ingredients are whatever is on hand that day and added
to the pot so experiment and enjoy!" -
Submitted by Louise Hall of Gold Hill, Oregon USA
Jambalaya - The Cajun Way
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1/2 pound andouille sausage
- Salt, cayenne and black pepper to taste
2 large onions
- 1 large bell pepper
1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) can RoTel
brand stewed tomatoes
2 cups raw rice
- 1/2 bunch green onions
- Black olives (a few)
- Water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Cut up chicken into bite-sized pieces
with andouille Season with salt, cayenne and black pepper. Set
aside.
- Brown onions, bell pepper, and garlic
in Dutch oven or large cooking pot. Add tomato sauce and stewed
tomatoes. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Add meats and cook until chicken is no
longer pink and tender.
- Add rice, chopped green onions and black
olives. Stir ingredients thoroughly. Add enough water to cover
ingredients about on inch. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on
low heat for 30 minutes until rice is tender.
Serves 6 to 8.
Cook's Note: You can crank up the heat
by using RoTel Hot stewed tomatoes, or use the mild if you wish.
The andouille sausage has jalapeno peppers in it so adjust according
to your courage!