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Shrimp Jambalaya

Cost $20, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 560 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🍗 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 🍤 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Vegetables

    • 🥬 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
    • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
    • 🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Pantry

    • 🍅 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    • ÂĽ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

STEPS

1

In a slow cooker, mix chicken, celery, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes with liquid, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cover, and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.

2

Remove bay leaf from the chicken mixture, and stir in orzo. Increase heat to High. Cook 15 minutes, until orzo is tender.

3

Stir in shrimp, and cook 2 minutes, until shrimp are heated through.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

270

Calories

  • 27g
    Protein
  • 30g
    Carbs
  • 5g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

For spicier jambalaya, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce.Use fresh shrimp for better flavor, but frozen cooked shrimp works well for convenience.Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.