Description
A hearty Cajun rice dish featuring andouille sausage, chicken, and prawns, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Andouille Sausage
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 8 oz Raw Prawns
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 2 stalks Celery
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Tomato
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice
- 4 cups Chicken Stock
- 14 oz Canned Chopped Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients by chopping all vegetables and proteins and placing in separate bowls.
- Rinse the Rice under cold water until it runs clear.
- Marinate Chicken with spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Sear Sausage in a pot until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Brown Chicken in the same pot for about 5-6 minutes.
- Cook Veggies: add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté for 5-6 minutes, then add garlic and tomato.
- Add Tomato Paste and seasoning blend; cook until fragrant.
- Incorporate Meats & Rice: return sausage and chicken, then add rinsed rice; stir lightly.
- Simmer with Stock: pour in chicken stock and canned tomatoes, bring to simmer, then cover and cook low for 20 minutes.
- Add Prawns on top, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Fluff and Serve, letting it sit covered for 5 minutes.
Notes
- This dish can be adjusted for spice by varying the cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage and chicken with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg