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Fast and Easy Jambalaya

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 4, 2023
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Turn classic Cajun jambalaya into your very own specialty by adding a secret twist—leftover chicken from last night, just perfect for soaking up the tangy sauce.

Fast and Easy Jambalaya

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 package (12 oz) smoked Polish or kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 jar (16 oz) picante sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Italian-stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen sweet peas
  • 2 2/3 cups hot cooked instant rice

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Sprinkle lemon-pepper seasoning and garlic powder over chicken cubes. In 12-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in onions and sausage; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in picante sauce and tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium; cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in peas; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition

780 Calories
39g Total Fat
48g Protein
58g Total Carbohydrate
15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
780
Calories from Fat
350
Total Fat
39g
60%
Saturated Fat
12g
58%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
46%
Sodium
2340mg
97%
Potassium
1060mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate
58g
19%
Dietary Fiber
5g
21%
Sugars
15g
Protein
48g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 5 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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