Jambalaya Stir-Fry on Cajun Rice

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Jambalaya Stir-Fry on Cajun Rice
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients:
1
cup uncooked converted rice

1
can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2
cup finely chopped celery

2
teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

1
bay leaf

1/2
pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch rounds*

1-1/2
cups chopped onions

1
cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2
pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2
pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

3/4
teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4
cup chopped fresh parsley

1
teaspoon salt

1/2
teaspoon ground red pepper

1/2
teaspoon paprika

Hot pepper sauce



Preparation:
1.
Bring 1-3/4 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Add rice, tomatoes and their liquid, celery, bouillon granules and bay leaf. Return to a boil; reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove and discard bay leaf.

2.
Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add sausage, onions and bell pepper; cook and stir 10 minutes.

3.
Increase heat to high; add shrimp, chicken and thyme. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Add parsley, salt, ground red pepper and paprika. Stir to blend thoroughly.

4.
Place rice on platter. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice and serve with pepper sauce.





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