Quick and Easy Jambalaya

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red sweet bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow sweet bell pepper, diced
  • 1 orange sweet bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, cubed
  • 1 pound boneless/skinless chicken thighs (or shrimp), cubed
  • 1 pound quartered tomatoes (or a 28-ounce can of tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup halved, pitted green olives or Castelvetrano olives
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Top with 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley (or chopped cilantro)

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. 
  2. Toss in bell peppers, celery, onions and garlic, and sauté for about 4 minutes. 
  3. Remove vegetables from the pan and add the sausage and chicken. 
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, add the vegetables back into the pot.
  5. Continue by adding the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Tip: If the dish is too thick for your taste, add a quarter-cup of chicken stock or water. 

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