Blok Smokey Jambalaya Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Slice the smoked sausage and chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté the Sausage and Chicken

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and chicken thighs, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Cook the Vegetables

   In the same pot, add chopped bell pepper, onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Return the sausage and chicken to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, long-grain rice, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Simmer the Jambalaya

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

6. 6

   Finish and Serve

   Remove the bay leaves. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your Smokey Jambalaya!