Mama Delilah's Jammin Jambalaya
- Preparing Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Served Person: 12
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts medium dice
- 1 can substitute smoked sausage
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 teaspoons creole seasoning
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 5 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped, optional
- 4 stalks celery: chopped
- 2 medium yellow onions chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes 28 ounce
- 2 tablespoons louisiana style hot sauce or to taste
- 1 tablespoon gumbo file powder
- Carbohydrate 6.23086333396404 g
- Cholesterol 60.1783333333333 mg
- Fat 3.63700222137721 g
- Fiber 1.21914999747811 g
- Protein 9.80168166659533 g
- Saturated Fat 0.384046166584083 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (128g)
- Sodium 152.624500056133 mg
- Sugar 5.01171333648593 g
- Trans Fat 0.314620777760008 g
- Calories 96 calories
Prepare for a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with Mama Delilah's Jammin Jambalaya. This tantalizing dish weaves together the vibrant flavors of smoked sausage, succulent chicken, plump shrimp, and a symphony of fragrant vegetables. It's a love letter to the Cajun culture, guaranteed to ignite your taste buds and transport you to the bustling streets of New Orleans.
The journey begins with the holy trinity of vegetables: crisp bell peppers, celery, and onions. Their crunchiness adds a delightful contrast to the tender meat and plump rice. Every bite is a burst of flavor, thanks to the fiery kick of cayenne pepper, the savory depth of Worcestershire sauce, and the aromatic magic of file powder. The smoked sausage infuses the dish with a smoky richness, while the chicken and shrimp contribute a delicate sweetness.
As the jambalaya simmers, its flavors deepen and meld together, creating a harmonious symphony that will make your taste buds sing. Serve it piping hot, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions, and prepare to be transported to the vibrant heart of Cajun country. Mama Delilah's Jammin Jambalaya is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of culture, spice, and the simple joy of sharing good food with loved ones. So gather your family and friends, crank up some zydeco music, and let Mama Delilah's Jammin Jambalaya take you on a culinary adventure you'll never forget.
Step-by-step
- Season sausage, chicken and shrimp with a teaspoon of creole seasoning each.
- In a large heavy stock pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil and brown the sausage, about 7-8 minutes. remove it with a slotted spoon and set off to the side.
- Add another 1 tablespoon oil and cook chicken until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set to side with sauasage.
- Add another 1 tablespoon oil and saute peppers, celery and onions until crisp tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken stock, sausage and chicken to pot, and season with hot sauce, Worchestershire sauce, file powder, bay leaves, salt, black and cayenne pepper, and if desired, additional creole seasoning. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- While simmering, saute shrimp in saute pan until pink, about 3-4 minutes (do not overcook shrimp).
- Add rice and shrimp to pot. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes on low heat to let juices permeate rice. Stir occaisioanlly to prevent sticking.
- Discard bay leaves, and serve.
