Mardi Gras Jambalaya

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 45 Min

Celebrate Mardi Gras and the tastes of the Bayou with our easy recipe for Mardi Gras Jambalaya anytime you want a hearty stew to stick-to-their-ribs.

What You'll Need

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pound smoked turkey sausage or andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long- or whole-grain rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 green or red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder

What to Do

In a soup pot over medium heat, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 to 35 minutes, or until rice is cooked.

We recommend you keep the party going by topping off this meal with a plate of our delicious Mardi Gras Beignets!

Notes

If you've got them, use 1 green and 1 red bell pepper for a very colorful jambalaya.
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sbmccoy80

Jun 26, 2016

My family loved this. I did add some celery just to have more veggies and since they were in the fridge, but did everything else like it said. It was great. Served with french bread.

neat

Dec 01, 2012

I made this for dinner tonight, and it was delicious. However we weren't huge fans of the turkey sausage, so next time I make it, I'll probably use another pound of shrimp (we really love shrimp!) and maybe some more peppers. Otherwise it was delicious.

msdelta1 9961639

Feb 25, 2012

I lived in New Orleans 35 years. This isn't even close to real South Louisiana or "Mardi Gras" Jambalaya.

kimi28

Mar 01, 2012

Would love to know what your authentic southern Louisiana recipe for this is! I am looking for a really good recipe for Jambalaya. PLEASE!!!

KAMI61

Oct 30, 2014

Well, then, submit a recipe that taste like the "real South Louisiana or "Mardi Gras" Jambalaya !!" :o)

wcd1965 3037725

Feb 23, 2012

Easy and delicious.

MrSoul

Feb 23, 2012

IMHO this is pretty authentic jambalaya, especially considering how quick and easy it is to assemble. I usually make jambalaya in a cast iron Dutch oven, but used a slow cooker this time. Added some cubed ham (didnt have quite enough andouille) and 1/2 cup sliced celery but changed nothing else. Cooked 6 hr on low, added rice and shrimp, cooked additional hour on high. Came out thick and hearty. I personally added a little hot sauce, but spice was about right for family. Served with cornbread makes a bunch!

Elvann

Feb 22, 2012

Question: Do you have to use shrimp and dry white wine in this recipe? If not, what should I use?

MrSoul

Feb 23, 2012

Ham or additional chicken. Or crawdads ;>) Broth for wine.

jlangford1962 9005 522

Feb 22, 2012

this was awesome, agree it's a cross between gumbo and jambalaya in which some okra would have added some flavor.

2foleys

Feb 21, 2012

I made it without the shrimp and dry white wine, and it was AMAZING!

sadieclayladie 355 4892

Feb 21, 2012

I tried this recipie and it tastes great, but this dish is not a traditional jambalya. Jambalaya is not a stew but a rice and chicken, ham or shrimp dish. Jambon = ham and Alaya + ham (traditionally). This dish seems to be a cross of Jambalaya and Gumbo.

dorothydoo 6463222

Feb 21, 2012

Mr Food has the best down to earth and simple recipes of all the food shows.