Jambalaya

A couple weeks before Fathers Day this year, my dad requested that I make Jambalaya. This was probably the second time EVER that he has asked me to cook a recipe so I knew he was excited about it, especially since he didn't want to wait for Fathers Day to have it! I had made a healthier version of Jambalaya before so I too was excited to try the full flavors. Needless to say, it turned out amazing! Even my brother who "doesn't like shrimp" really enjoyed it!

Ingredients

1 package smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" slices

1 package andouille sausage, cut into 1/2" slices

1 Tbsp oil

4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks

1 Tbsp butter

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

28 ounces crushed tomatoes

2 tsp hot pepper sauce (I used Tabasco)

1 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

salt, to taste

1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

5 cups cooked white rice

In a large pot over medium high heat, add the oil and smoked sausages. Cook the sausages until browned and then add in the chicken. Let cook for about 3 minutes.

Add in the butter, onion, both bell peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft.

Stir in tomatoes, pepper sauce, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt. 

Bring to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for another 3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.

Add the rice, 1 cup at a time, and gently stir in. Let sit over low heat for about 4 minutes, until heated through.