Sunday: Easy Jambalaya

Quick and Easy Jambalaya

1 box Jambalaya mix, like Zatarain's or Tony Chachere's
1/2 pound cook chicken breast, shredded or cubed  OR 1 can of chicken
8 oz fully cooked sausage, cut into 1" circles
1 can diced tomatoes, drained well


Basically, you're going to follow the directions on the box but add in the sausage, chicken, and tomatoes before heating.

Tips and Variations

• Use chicken, sausage, diced ham, shrimp...the list is endless.  Make any combo you like.  You need about 1 pound of meat and/or seafood...and it should be precooked.   (and shrimp or crawfish should be peeled)
• Try different kinds of tomatoes.  Chili-ready tomatoes add heat and Diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery, and onion adds veggies that go with Jambalaya .
• Try 99% fat free turkey sausage  and a low sodium jambalaya mix to make a healthier version
• Substitute chicken broth for water for a more home cooked flavor.  Even substitute half of the water adds a ton of flavor.  Use low sodium, 99% fat free chicken broth for a healthier way to get full flavor.

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This meal only takes about 30 minutes and only costs about $5!  YAY!

Plus, you should have about half of the precooked sausage left over to use in a recipe later in the week, like Red Beans and Rice or sausage on hoagies.

Happy Eating!