Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 14 cup chopped parsley
  • 8 ounces kielbasa
  • 1 teaspoon cajun spices
  • 12 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 12 cups converted rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 12 lb small raw shrimp
  • chopped parsley (to garnish)

Method

  • In a large heavy dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil and brown the chicken breast and thighs for 5 minutes.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, celery,garlic, and parsley and cook for 5 mins longer.
  • add the sausage, cajun spice, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the rice, chicken stock, and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 30 mins to 35 minutes Gently nestle the shrimp into the rice 5 mins before the jambalaya is finished.
  • When ready to serve, fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Garnish each serving with chopped parsley.