Ginny's Jambalaya Recipe

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Ginny's Jambalaya
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  1. In a large saucepot, combine the chicken, water, quartered onion, quartered celery, sliced garlic, 1 t salt and reserved shrimp shells.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and cook (partially covered) until the chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the cooking liquid.
  4. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid, discarding the solids.
  5. (At this point, I place cheesecloth over my fine mesh strainer and pour the strained liquid through. Now all the teeny particles are strained as well and you have a beautifully clear stock!) Add enough water to the reserved cooking liquid to make 4 cups.
  6. Remove and discard the chicken bones.
  7. Coarsely chop the breast meat and set it aside.
  8. (I put it in the bowl with the shrimp in the refrigerator. Why dirty two bowls?) Heat the oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven.
  9. Add the sausage and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
  10. Add all the chopped veggies and the garlic and saute' until crisp tender.
  11. Then add the Worcestershire, salt, cayenne, and thyme.
  12. (If your thyme has been in your cupboard for awhile, it wouldn't hurt to use 1/2 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp).
  13. Bring to a simmer.
  14. Stir in the rice and return to a simmer.
  15. Cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer over low heat until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, about 25 minutes.
  16. (I check and give it a stir every so often. Also at this time, I take the chicken and shrimp out of the fridge to take the chill off them.) Once the liquid is absorbed, remove from heat.
  17. Stir in the reserved shrimp and chicken.
  18. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 699.12 Kcal (2927 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.13g 39%
Cholesterol 190.28mg 63%
Sodium 1695.79mg 71%
Potassium 684.9mg 15%
Total Carbs 69.21g 23%
Sugars 4.95g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 46.34g 93%
Vitamin C 36.4mg 61%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.54 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.69g 39%
Cholesterol 35.53mg 63%
Sodium 316.63mg 71%
Potassium 127.88mg 15%
Total Carbs 12.92g 23%
Sugars 0.92g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 11%
Protein 8.65g 93%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 61%
Iron 0.8mg 24%
Calcium 22.6mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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