One-Pot Wonders
Brown Rice Jambalaya-ish
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68 Reviews
erick
October 9, 2024
I am rating it five stars based on flavor and relative ease of preparation. The brown rice provided a wonderful flavor. I used Trader Joe's sausage and chicken, Costco shrimp p&d and a red bell pepper. I'll make it again.
GiannaMa
January 23, 2022
Both my husband and I loved this recipe. It was yummy. We will use less rice and we decided not to bother with the chicken the next time.
Jc
January 9, 2022
Delicious. I made some plain rice on the side so folks could moderate the heat to their liking. Even the spice-avoidant 6 years olds ate seconds.
MBE
February 15, 2021
Love this one. This is at least the 2nd time I've made it. This time I threw in a chopped green bell pepper because I had it (used to hate them but I've recently come around). Could use a bit more spice/heat so will make a note to add some cayenne to the Spice Mix (made half). Bonus is that is as good on day 2. See previous notes to make fewer pots to clean :-)
Sinamen78
November 28, 2020
What do we do with the scallions? They are in the ingredient list, but doesn’t tell where to use them ?
Dearinger
November 19, 2019
I made this last night and it was excellent! I seasoned the chicken thighs with the Cajun Spice Mix before browning them and eliminated the flour. It was a crowd pleaser that I will certainly make again.
LeeLeeBee
January 13, 2016
This is one of my favorites. I usually use a bell pepper in addition to the pepper paste, and then increase the spice mix by about 50%.
krikri
December 22, 2015
Very good. Modifications: chouriço mouro instead of andouille (hard to find in Portugal); did sausage and skinned not boneless chicken in dutch oven before taking them out and doing the mirepoix in the same pot; basmati instead of brown rice, put in after about 15 minutes of cooking the meat and then for 15 minutes more before adding the shrimp.
It was all very delicious and I will definitely make it again!
It was all very delicious and I will definitely make it again!
Caroline C.
February 10, 2015
This made a really satisfying weeknight dinner. It took a little bit longer to simmer but, after letting it rest, the extra liquid absorbed and it became the perfect consistency. I followed the recipe exactly, other than using just a dutch oven and adding a handful of green peas while the shrimp were cooking. I served it with baked sweet plantains, which offset the mild spice of the Jambalaya. Glad to have the extra Cajun spice mix to try in other dishes, it's a nicely balanced combination. Thanks for a new go-to recipe! Also, just a heads up, there is a minor typo in the recipe: tried thyme (which also makes an apt and poetic description of dried herbs)
healthierkitchen
February 13, 2015
I'm glad you liked it Caroline! I will try to change the typo - thanks for picking that up!
sevenfaces
June 21, 2014
I love an easy one-pot meal! Didn't have onion powder or dry mustard but overall the flavour still really packed a punch. I was impressed with how good this tasted considering how little effort it took. Yum yum yum.
Claudia
April 24, 2014
I made this last week (without paste). It was very filling and nicely seasoned. Held up well the next day for left-overs.
Chelsea
March 20, 2014
I didn't have red pepper paste so I used a whole bell pepper. Came out great :)
healthierkitchen
March 25, 2014
Chelsea - the bell pepper is actually the traditional ingredient and to some, shouldn't be messed with. I just happen not to like bell pepper, probably the only vegetable I really don't care for :)
MBE
January 23, 2014
A darn good week-night Jambalaya! Only adjustment I made was to brown the andouille and chicken in the Dutch Oven (actually used a 3.5 qt Le Cruset Braiser) that I was using for the rest of the recipe - one pot to clean and you don't lose all that great fond/flavor. Leftovers were as good if not better than the first night.
healthierkitchen
March 25, 2014
Thanks MBE - yes, browning it in one pan is a time saver and saves cleaning an extra pan! So glad you liked it!!
Laurelb
January 22, 2014
Fabulous. Every time I make it my husband says love much he loves it. A perfect company dish with a green salad and crusty French bread
healthierkitchen
March 25, 2014
so glad you and your husband like this, Laurelb! And thanks for letting me know!
adele93
May 15, 2013
would harissa work as a sub for the cajan as i don't want to go and buy all the separate spices?
healthierkitchen
May 28, 2013
you can try a premade cajun spice mix. they're available at most groceries. I think Tony Cachere's is one of the more well known.
Gourmand1209
February 16, 2013
We tried this with frozen thanksgiving turkey (thank you food saver) and thanksgiving turkey stock. We also spend $5 on some turkish red pepper paste(don't skip this, regardless of recipe writers comments - it is worth it) and frankly were really amazed at how well this turned out. Good spice and heat, but not overpowering, also reminescent of jambalaya dishes we have had out and in New Orleans! Kudos!
healthierkitchen
March 13, 2013
Thanks so much gourmand1209! I love the taste of the pepper paste too! There's a thread on the hotline today about it - and someone even located a recipe to make some! Your jar will last you a while and doesnt go bad in the fridge. It's great in lots of red lentil soups!
LeeLeeBee
February 8, 2013
I physically had to restrain my boyfriend from getting a third helping so I could have leftovers for lunch! This was fantastic and a new favorite weeknight dinner.
healthierkitchen
March 13, 2013
thanks for taking the time to comment and glad to hear your boyfriend liked it!
LeeLeeBee
November 27, 2013
We can't find andouille in Australia, so I substitute Spanish chorizo and replace 1/3 of the normal paprika with smoked paprika. This recipe is in our regular rotation, so delicious.
M.C. S.
February 3, 2013
I made this for my husband and me last night and it was AMAZING and so easy. I used Trader Joe's brown jasmine rice and it cooked up beautifully per your recipe. I could not find andouille sausage, so I used hot chourico sausage - delicious. We are looking forward to having the leftovers today.
healthierkitchen
March 13, 2013
so glad you liked it!! I love hearing how you've adapted it to what you had!
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