Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp

★★★☆☆
Serves: 6 Origin: Regional

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter15 ml unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil15 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces910 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices455 g andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery (from 3 celery stalks)240 ml finely chopped celery (from 3 celery stalks)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)15 ml Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
  • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 cups lower-sodium chicken broth (24 ounces)720 ml lower-sodium chicken broth (24 ounces)
  • 2 cups uncooked parboiled rice480 ml uncooked parboiled rice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt8 ml kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves5 ml finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 ml freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 fresh or dried bay leaves2 fresh or dried bay leaves
  • 1 pound extra-large (16/20 count) peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on455 g extra-large (16/20 count) peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on
  • Thinly sliced scallions, to serveThinly sliced scallions, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat butter and oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate lined with paper towels. Add sausage to Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer sausage to plate with chicken. Do not wipe out Dutch oven.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to Dutch oven; cook over medium-high, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and Creole seasoning; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  3. Return browned chicken and sausage to the pot, and stir in tomatoes, broth, rice, salt, thyme, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high, and stir in shrimp. Cover Dutch oven, and transfer to oven. Bake until rice is tender and chicken and shrimp are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven; gently stir jambalaya to evenly redistribute any liquid. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Active Time: 30 mins. Total Time: 50 mins.
Wine Pairing: Bold Red — Cabernet Sauvignon — full-bodied to match a rich, savory main.
Source: John Somerall, Food & Wine
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