Jambalaya With Shrimp, Chicken, and Ham Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp olive oil
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 10 oz total weight
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into large pieces (4-6 oz. each)
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup long- grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 oz smoked ham , cut into cubes
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
cayenne pepper , a pinch (to t a ste)

Directions:

In a large frying pan over med-high heat, melt the butter with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the chicken pieces and saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the pan and set aside with the shrimp.
Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the pan over med-high heat.
Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and saute until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 1 minute.
To cook in oven-preheat oven to 350°; transfer the onion mixture to a large Dutch oven.
Stir in the tomatoes, rice, broth, and a pinch of salt.
Cover and cook in the oven until the rice is tender , about 45 minutes.
Add the shrimp, chicken, ham, paprika, thyme, and cayenne.
Stir well, cover, and let stand until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To cook in slow cooker-Transfer the onion mixture to a slow cooker; stir in tomatoes, rice, broth, and a pinch of salt.
Cover and cook until the rice is tender, 3 hours on LOW.
Add the shrimp, chicken, ham, paprika, thyme, and cayenne.
Stir well, cover, turn off the cooker, and let stand until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon into warmed bowls and serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	343.35 Kcal (1438 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.17g	36%
Cholesterol	57.76mg	19%
Sodium	1180.24mg	49%
Potassium	385.45mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.77g	7%
Sugars	1.92g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	8%
Protein	14.39g	29%
Vitamin C	33mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	41.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	123.55 Kcal (517 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.34g	36%
Cholesterol	20.78mg	19%
Sodium	424.69mg	49%
Potassium	138.7mg	8%
Total Carbs	7.11g	7%
Sugars	0.69g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	8%
Protein	5.18g	29%
Vitamin C	11.9mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	18%
Iron	3.2mg	50%
Calcium	14.8mg	4%

* 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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