Jambalaya
 
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This Jambalaya is full of flavor, but not too spicy, making it a kid-friendly version of this Cajun favorite.
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbs. butter
  • ½ cup green pepper
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ cup celery
  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (or one quart whole, canned tomatoes)
  • ½ lb. kielbasa, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ tsp. bullion (2 cubes)
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ⅛ tsp. thyme
  • ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup shrimp (if desired)
Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the garlic, green pepper, onion, and celery. Saute until the onion is clear.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil. Boil for 3 – 4 minutes. Stir carefully so as not to splash tomato on yourself.
  3. Turn the heat to “low” and give the dish a final stir. Put the lid on the skillet, and simmer the Jambalaya for 20 – 25 minutes.
  4. If you’re including shrimp in your Jambalaya, add it now, cooking for an additional 4 – 5 minutes, or until pink.
  5. Remove the bay leaf, give the Jambalaya a quick stir, and serve warm with fresh-baked rolls.
Recipe by Simple Life and Home at http://www.simplelifeandhome.com/3763/food/dinner-cooking/kid-friendly-jambalaya/