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Easy Family Jambalaya

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A simple, kid-friendly jambalaya made with sausage, rice, vegetables, and warm spices. This one-pan meal is easy to customize and perfect for introducing kids to classic Cajun-style flavors.
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Skill Level: Beginner
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Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15-20 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package Polish kielbasa or sausage
  • 1½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 green pepper (or other color), chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes, undrained

Instructions

  1. Slice sausage into rounds. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, flipping until browned on both sides.
  2. Remove sausage from skillet and wipe out excess grease.
  3. Add uncooked rice, chicken broth, thyme, chili powder, chopped pepper, grated carrot, onion, and tomatoes (with juice) to the skillet. Stir well.
  4. Return sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
  5. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand a few minutes before serving.

Kid-Friendly Tips

  • Kids can help measure rice and stir ingredients
  • Let kids choose their favorite sausage variety
  • Adults should handle stovetop cooking
  • If desired, add quick cooking shrimp along with the ingredients before simmering.

Notes

If using brown rice, increase the cooking time and add extra broth, as brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice.

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