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Easy Weeknight Chicken Sausage Jambalaya

Serves: 4

Author: Haylie, Our Balanced Bowl

"This Easy Weeknight Jambalaya is the ultimate comfort food made easy! Loaded with Andouille chicken sausage, shrimp – this is a super versatile dish that will have your whole family going back for seconds!"

Ingredients

1 package al fresco Andouille Chicken Sausage, sliced

2-3 tbsp avocado oil

12 oz. shrimp, pre-cooked

3 medium bell peppers, diced

4 large cloves garlic, minced

1 large yellow onion, diced

14 oz. can crushed tomatoes

3 cups chicken stock

1 cup long grain white rice

2 tsp cajun seasoning

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

  • 1Warm up a large pot or dutch oven on the stove. Add in 1 tbsp avocado oil and chicken sausage.
  • 2Cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove chicken sausage and set aside.
  • 3Add another tbsp oil, peppers, and onion. Add a generous pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • 4Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in can of tomatoes, chicken stock, 1 cup rice and cajun seasoning.
  • 5Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover to cook for 20-25 minutes stirring every couple minutes.
  • 6Lastly, add shrimp and chicken sausage. Stir to combine.