Fat Tuesday ~ Jambalaya

It is Mardi Gras time!  Time to post my favorite meal to have on Fat Tuesday!

We have been to Mardi Gras numerous times - each time we visit I always pick up a piece of local art work. Here is my favorite Mardi Gras 1990 poster signed by the artist.  It is framed and hanging in my living room.

Jambalaya

2 cups of enriched white rice

1 tablespoon of extra-virgin Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon butter

1 pound boneless - skinless white or dark chicken meat...cubed

1 pound sausage (Kielbasa, Andouille, Smoked Sausage..which ever one       you like) remove casing and dice

1 medium chopped onion

2 stalks of celery chopped

1 green bell pepper chopped

1 bay leaf

2 to 3 Tablespoons of all purpose flour

1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes

1 14 oz container of chicken stock

1 teaspoon cumin

1 rounded teaspoon of chili powder

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 pound of shrimp  deveined and peeled

Salt & Pepper

Cook rice per directions on box.

Add oil and butter to a large deep skillet over medium heat. 

Add cubed chicken..cook for 3 minutes.

Add sausage ...cook for 2 minutes more.

Add onion, celery, green pepper,  & bay leaf .... saute vegetables for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the pan and cook for 2 minutes more.

Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth.

Season with cumin, chili powder, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.

Bring to a boil.

Add shrimp.

Simmer 5 minutes

Finished!

If you like your Jambalaya Spicy ...add in 2 tablespoons of Cayenne Pepper Sauce when you add the spices! 

Serve over rice!


Add a loaf of French Bread!