Chef John Besh’s Dirty Jambalaya

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon ZATARAIN'S® Creole Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 1/2 ounces), drained
  • 1 package ZATARAIN'S® Dirty Rice Mix, Original

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the chicken with Creole Seasoning. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook and stir 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet. Set aside.

  2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet on medium heat. Add the sausage, onion and celery; cook and stir for 3 minutes, or until sausage is lightly browned and vegetables begin to softened.

  3. Stir in the water, tomatoes and Rice Mix. Bring to boil. Return the chicken to skillet. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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