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!
