Recipe: Perfect Cajun Jambalaya

Cajun Jambalaya.

To cook Cajun Jambalaya you need 18 ingredients and just 6 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients

1. You need 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
2. Prepare 1 of 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs.
3. You need 1 lb of andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices.
4. You need 1 of large onion, chopped.
5. You need 2 of celery ribs, diced.
6. Prepare 1 of ⁄2 green bell pepper, diced.
7. You need 1 of ⁄2 red bell pepper, diced.
8. You need 1 of ⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme.
9. You need 1 of ⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano.
10. Prepare 1 of ⁄4 teaspoon sweet paprika.
11. You need 1 of ⁄2 teaspoon salt.
12. You need 1 of ⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
13. Prepare 1 of 1⁄2 cups long grain rice.
14. Prepare 1 (14 ounce) of can tomatoes, chopped,with juice.
15. Prepare 2 cups of chicken broth or 2 cups stock.
16. It's 8 ounces of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined.
17. You need 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
18. It's 3 of green onions, finely chopped.

Cajun Jambalaya instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F..
2. In a large pan or Dutch oven, brown chicken in hot oil on both sides; remove and drain..
3. Add andouille, onion, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes until onions are tender..
4. Add rice, tomatoes with juice, and broth; bring to a boil..
5. Place rice mixture in a baking dish or oven-proof casserole; top with chicken; cover (can use foil) and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until rice and chicken are done and tender..
6. Stir in shrimp, parsley, and green onions; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn bright pink and serve..