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Cajun Cabbage Jambalaya

A flavorful and hearty dish combining Cajun spices, tender cabbage, and rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and chicken, cooking until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and paprika. Stir well.
  4. Return the cooked sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.