Jen’s Jambalaya (One Pot)

Hello, dear foodies! Get ready to indulge in the vibrant flavors of Jen’s Jambalaya (One Pot)! This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of rich spices, tender meats, and perfectly cooked rice. With just a few easy steps, you can prepare this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress your taste buds and warm your soul.

So, gather your ingredients and let’s embark on a culinary adventure together!

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup margarine or butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage
• 1 cup peeled cooked shrimp

Instructions

Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Sauté the chopped onion, celery, and green pepper until softened, approximately 5 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and long grain white rice to the saucepan.

Season with the dried basil, garlic powder, black pepper, hot sauce, and bay leaves.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until the rice is cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.

Uncover the saucepan and stir in the diced cooked chicken breast, cooked crumbled Italian sausage, and cooked shrimp.

Simmer for a few minutes until the ingredients are heated evenly.

Remove the bay leaves and serve the flavorful Jen’s Jambalaya (One Pot) hot.

This dish yields approximately 7 servings, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 540
• Fat: 28g (43% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 14g (70% DV)
• Cholesterol: 120mg (40% DV)
• Sodium: 1660mg (72% DV)
• Carbohydrates: 50g (17% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% DV)
• Sugars: 9g (10% DV)
• Protein: 36g (72% DV)
• Vitamin C: 25mg (42% DV)
• Calcium: 125mg (13% DV)
• Iron: 3mg (17% DV)
• DV: Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet