Family Friendly Jambalaya

Submitted by 911spatcher

"Found this recipe on another website. I just tried this last night with the family....I thought it was fantastic, but my family thought it was a little too spicy. I think next time I will cut the Cajun spice down and add some Beau Monde instead."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
¹⁄₂ lb cooked ham, cubed
¹⁄₂ lb kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
2 celery ribs, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup converted rice
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 -3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and devained
¹⁄₂ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
6 scallions, finely chopped

directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a 4-5 quart Dutch oven, heat 1 t oil over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning for about 4 min, transfer to a plate. Add ham and sausage, cook until lightly browned, about 3 minute Transfer to plate with chicken. Add remaining 1 T oil to Dutch oven. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook until softened about 4 minute Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves and meats, bring to a boil.
Cover and bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender about 35 minute Add shrimp, pushing into the mixture, then cover and bake until shrimp is opaque 5-10 minute Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with parsley and scallions.

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911spatcher

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