Skillet Jambalaya
This skillet jambalaya makes a tasty weeknight supper - you can make your own cajun seasoning too!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup uncooked rice
- 1⅓ cups water or broth (or a combination)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced green pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1½ cups sliced sausage or kielbasa (I use 1/2 a 13 oz pkg of Hillshire Farm)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1½ teaspoon cajun seasoning blend
Instructions:
- Bring the water and/or broth to a boil in a saucepan on the stove. Add the rice, stir, turn the heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes to let the rice absorb the liquid.
- While the rice is simmering, begin cooking the other ingredients. Place the oil in a large skillet and heat on the stove. Then add the diced onion, diced green pepper, minced garlic and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the meat and saute for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the the can of tomatoes (undrained) to the skillet.
- When the rice is done cooking, add the rice to the skillet and stir to mix everything together.
- Finally add the cajun seasoning. Let everything simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes:
You can also add a cup or two of cooked chicken to the skillet.
You can also make your own cajun seasoning using this homemade blend. https://www.themakeyourownzone.com/homemade-cajun-seasoning-blend/