Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya

Summary

Yield
6 Servings
Source

Cooking Light, March 2006

Prep time2 hours

Description

Ingredients

2TablespoonVegetable Oil
1 1⁄2CupAndouille Sausage (cut into slices)
3CupRed Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
3CupYellow Onion (finely chopped)
2CupCelery (finely chopped)
2 Bay Leaves
2 1⁄2CupChicken Breast (boneless, skinless - chopped)
1TeaspoonSalt
1TeaspoonDried Basil
1TeaspoonDried Oregano
1⁄2TeaspoonDried Thyme
1 1⁄2TeaspoonJalapeno (finely chopped)
1⁄4TeaspoonBlack Pepper
1⁄8TeaspoonRed Pepper Powder
3CloveGarlic (minced)
1⁄2CupTomato Puree
2 3⁄4CupChicken Broth
1 1⁄2CupBasmati Rice
1CupGreen Onion (thinly sliced)

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook until sizzling quiets (about 8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
2.Add bell pepper, onion, celery, and bay leaves; cook until vegetables are golden brown, sizzle loudly, and begin to squeak (about 14 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add chicken and next 8 ingredients (through garlic); cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Add tomato puree; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir in green onions.