Claypot Jambalaya

Adapted by Kyle Libramonte
Prep Time: 15 m. • Cook Time: 40 m.
Serves: 6–8
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb Andouille Sausage, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3 small Bell Peppers, cored and diced (Yellow, Red, and Green)
- 2 ribs Celery, diced
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 White Onion, diced
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
- 3–4 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked Long Grain White Rice
- 2 Tbsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning
- 1 tsp dried Thyme, crushed
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 lb raw Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup thinly sliced Okra (frozen works if fresh is not available)
- Kosher Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper, to taste
- Optional Garnish: chopped fresh Parsley, sliced Green Onions, Hot Sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat Claypot Oven to Sear/Sauté High.
- Add 1 Tbsp Olive Oil to the Claypot. Once hot, add Chicken and Sausage. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until Chicken is cooked and Sausage is browned.
- Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 Tbsp Olive Oil. Add Bell Peppers, Celery, Jalapeño, Onion, and Garlic. Sauté for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until Onion is soft and fragrant.
- Add Crushed Tomatoes, Chicken Stock, Rice, Cajun Seasoning, Thyme, Cayenne, and Bay Leaf. Stir to combine.
- Once the mixture begins to bubble, switch to Sear/Sauté Low. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Stir in Shrimp and Okra. Cover again and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until Shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Return Chicken and Sausage to the Claypot. Stir to combine. Remove Bay Leaf.
- Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste (start with 2 tsp Salt and 1/2 tsp Pepper, then adjust).
- Serve warm, garnished with Parsley, Green Onions, or Hot Sauce as desired.

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