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Express Jambalaya

Express Jambalaya

You're only moments away from a Creole adventure when you combine recipe-ready cut-up chicken with rice-and-pasta mix, seasoned tomatoes and Polish sausage.

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( 30 Ratings)

30 Ratings

5 Stars 70%

4 Stars 27%

3 Stars 3%

2 Stars 0%

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  • PREP TIME 5 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 40 Min
  • SERVINGS 0

 

1
pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces
1
package (6.8 ounces) rice and vermicelli mix with Spanish seasonings
2
cups water
1
can (14 1/2 ounces) chunky tomatoes with crushed red pepper, undrained
1/2
pound fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • 2 Cook rice and vermicelli mix (without seasonings) in skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Gradually stir in water, tomatoes and seasonings from rice and vermicelli mix. Heat to boiling. Stir in sausage and chicken; reduce heat.
  • 3 Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and chicken is no longer pink in center.

Expert Tips

Jambalaya--a Creole classic--varies widely depending on the cook. Some say that this dish got its name from the French word for ham (jambon), which was the main ingredient in many of the first jambalayas.

Can't find chunky tomatoes with crushed red pepper? Add 1/4 teaspoon or so of crushed red pepper to a 14 1/2-ounce can of regular chunky tomatoes instead.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 280
    • (Calories from Fat 115 ),
  • Total Fat 13 g
    • (Saturated Fat 5 g,),
  • Cholesterol 70 mg;
  • Sodium 730 mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 18 g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1 g,
  • Protein 24 g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 3 Lean Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 10/17/2012 11:07:29 PM REPORT ABUSE caligyrl said:
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    I did a few things differently. First of all, I used Zatarain's New Orleans style Spanish rice mix, which I cooked separately. Then I added Cajun-style andouille sausages and the rest of the ingredients. It came out pretty good and my husband loved it!
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    Posted 3/11/2011 6:22:46 PM REPORT ABUSE Chrissy8031 said:
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    Great! Easy to put together for a flavorful dinner.
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    Posted 8/20/2010 4:11:20 PM REPORT ABUSE lostrocket said:
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    This was one of my favorite recipes to make for myself when I just started cooking. Followed it exactly and it was always delicious! Made it again last night, with turkey sausage, and added in frozen peppers and corn and some extra seasoning. Very good. It is a great recipe, very easy to make, and always seems to turn out great.
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