Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya

Description

Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya

A warm, flavorful classic from Louisiana, Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya is a one-pot wonder packed with spices, tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, its roots trace back to the Spanish colonies of the Caribbean, where it evolved into a beloved Creole dish. Whether served on a chilly evening or enjoyed on a summer night, this Jambalaya brings vibrant flavors to your table, evoking the spirit of outdoor feasts.

Cooking spray
3 Chicken breasts (diced)
225g Chorizo (sliced)
1 Red onion (finely diced)
4 Garlic cloves (crushed)
1 Red pepper (diced)
1 Orange pepper (diced)
500ml Chicken stock
400g Chopped tomatoes
220g Long-grain white rice
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

Directions:
1. Heat cooking spray in a large frying pan over medium heat and brown chicken.
2. Set chicken aside, then fry chorizo until it releases oil.
3. Add onion, cook 5 mins; add garlic, cook 2-3 mins.
4. Return chicken, add peppers, stir.
5. Stir in rice, tomatoes, stock, and Cajun seasoning.
6. Bring to simmer, cover, cook 30 mins, stirring often.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Kcal: 577 per serving