Chicken, Shrimp, and Veggie Jambalaya

Pack in your veggies and protein all in one dish! This Chicken, Shrimp, and Veggie Jambalaya is loaded with nutrients and flavor, providing you with a quick, tasty, and health-filled plate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Lunch & Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white basmati rice
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 1 diced orange bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped okra
  • 1 bunch chopped green onion
  • 1 diced medium jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 limes
  • oil spray

Equipment

  • 1 large sauté pan
  • 1 large pot
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Preparation
 

  1. Wash and chop all of the veggies. Cut the chicken into cubes.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan on the stove. Spray the pan with oil, then add chicken and shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
  3. Lower the heat and add the veggies. Then, add the 1/4 cup bone broth and bay leaves. Cook the veggies until they are softened.
  4. In a pot, cook the rice as the package instructs with water and/or broth.
  5. Once cooked, add the rice to the pan, along with the remaining bone broth, spices, salt, and bay leaves.
  6. Combine everything then remove the bay leaves.

Video

Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Add any of your favorite veggies! You can add onion, mushrooms, eggplant, summer squash, corn, beans, etc.
  • Use any protein you prefer. Try all chicken, all shrimp (contains shellfish), sausage (may contain gluten), fish, or any combination. 
  • Substitute white rice for brown rice or another variety.
  • Instead of chicken bone broth, use beef bone broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Season with any of your favorite spices.
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, temperature and/or allergen content!

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