Last Minute Jambalaya

I can't believe it is only Wednesday. This has been the longest week ever! I didn't even realize until yesterday that it was Mardi Gras week, oops! Well in honor of Fat Tuesday, we had Jambalaya for supper. Only one thing; I didn't decide until about 5:00 last night that I wanted to make it so I created a fast cooking recipe. I jetted off to the store and came home and started supper. It took be about an hour from start to finish and it was SO good. Hope everyone had a happy Fat Tuesday and is ready to give up something for Lent this year. 

My goal this year is to give up anxiety. I am constantly worried about something, no matter what day or week it is. The purpose of giving up something for lent is to take away something that distracts you from the Lord. Anxiety is at the top of my list. I am striving to learn to give my anxiety to the man upstairs and let him take care of it. Wish we luck. What are you giving up?

Hope you enjoy my last minute jambalaya!

Last Minute Jambalaya

GF, DF 

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 medium white onion

1 green bell peppers 

3 celery stalks 

3 cloves garlic

1 pound GF link sausage

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

pinch of salt and pepper

1/2 t onion powder

1/4 t paprika 

1/2 t garlic powder

1/2 t black pepper 

1/4 - 1/2 t cayenne 

1/4 t oregano 

1/4 t basil 

1/4 t thyme 

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 

4 cups GF chicken broth

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

What to do:

Start with getting your veggies and chicken chopped. Dice your onions and bell peppers.

Slice your celery.

Chop your garlic.

Cube your chicken into 1/4 inch pieces.

Cut your sausage into 1 inch pieces 

Heat your olive oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven.

Add in your chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every so often.

Add in your celery, onion, and bell pepper.

Continue to cook for 3 additional minutes. 

Add in your chopped sausage and stir together.

Add in your garlic and give it a good stir.

Add in your onion powder, paprika, garlic powered, black pepper, cayenne, oregano, basil, and thyme. Stir everything together.

Pour in your broth and crushed tomatoes.

Stir and let it come to a simmer and allow to cook for 3 minutes.

Stir in your rice and bring back up to a boil. Allow to cook for about 25 minutes.

Turn off the heat, cover, and allow jambalaya to sit undisturbed for an additional 10 minutes. 

Most of the liquid should be absorbed. 

You may have to add in a little extra salt after you taste.

Enjoy!

Thanks Y'all!

-Wise Wife