Jumpin' Jambalaya
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Jumpin' Jambalaya

9 servings · 348g/servingCajun-CreoleOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Beef, flank steak80g
  • Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw450g
  • Celery40g1 stalk
  • Onions, white, raw300g
  • Garlic, raw12g1.25 × 3 cloves
  • Bell Peppers119g1 medium
  • Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced410g
  • Rice, brown, long grain, unenriched, raw280g
  • Water948g4 × 1 cup
  • CHICKEN STOCK480g2 × 1 cup
  • Bay Leaves0.6g1 leaf
  • Cayenne Pepper1.8g1 teaspoon
  • Parsley11.4g0.75 × 1/4 cup chopped

Estimated Cost

  • Beef, flank steak (80g)
  • Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw (450g)
  • Celery (40g)$0.18
  • Onions, white, raw (300g)
  • Garlic, raw (12g)$0.32
  • Bell Peppers (119g)$1.39
  • Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced (410g)
  • Rice, brown, long grain, unenriched, raw (280g)
  • Water (948g)
  • CHICKEN STOCK (480g)$0.84
  • Bay Leaves (0.6g)$0.48
  • Cayenne Pepper (1.8g)$0.07
  • Parsley (11.4g)$0.49
Total (9 servings)$3.77(~$0.42/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 7 of 13 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated June 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Clean the chicken breast and pat it dry. Cut the kielbasa and chicken into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 2

    2. Spray a medium pot with cooking spray and heat to medium. Brown the kielbasa and chicken pieces until cooked through (internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F). Remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    3. In the same pot, add the celery, onions, garlic, green onions, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    4. Return the kielbasa and chicken to the pot. Add the brown rice, water, bouillon cubes, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for approximately 50 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.

  6. 6

    6. Stir in the fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 9 servings · USDA data

Calories213
Protein17g
Carbs30g
Fat3g
Fiber2g
Sodium213mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.

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