Kickin’ Jambalaya

Make it spicy or keep things mild with this delicious Kickin’ Jambalaya made with Minute® Instant White Rice and your choice of smoked sausage.

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Kickin’ Jambalaya

Cooking time PREP TIME 10 mins
Cooking time COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings SERVES 6
Ready in TOTAL TIME 15 mins
Cooking time
PREP TIME 10 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings
SERVES 6
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild or hot smoked sausage links, sliced
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz, each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup chopped celery
  • 2/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2/3 cup chopped onion
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 tsp hot or mild pepper sauce
  • 2 cups Minute® White Rice

Instructions

  • Bring New Orleans to the dinner table tonight with this deliciously simple Kickin’ Jambalaya loaded with Minute® Instant White Rice, smoked sausage, vegetables, stewed tomatoes and your favorite pepper sauce.

    Step 1

  • Bring sausage, tomatoes, water, celery, green bell pepper, onion, bouillon cubes and pepper sauce to a boil in a large skillet. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until bouillon cubes are completely dissolved.

    Step 2

  • Stir in rice and cover. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until rice is absorbed. Stir to blend well.

Jambalaya Your Way

If you’re a fan of bold flavors and a bit of heat, jambalaya is definitely your kind of dish. And if you think something as flavorful and delicious as jambalaya is complicated and time-consuming to make, think again! Here at Minute® Rice, we provide delicious recipes and quality products for busy schedules. This Kickin’ Jambalaya, made with Minute® Instant White Rice, is perfect for those evenings when you’re craving a hearty meal with lots of flavor but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

Loaded with your choice of mild or hot and spicy smoked sausage, stewed tomatoes, celery, onion, green peppers and pepper sauce, this easy-to-make dish is sure to satisfy any appetite. Just follow 2 simple steps and it’s ready in just 20 minutes. It doesn’t get any easier than that!

What makes this recipe even more enticing is how easy it is to adjust the level of spice to your preference. Keep it mild by using regular smoked sausage and a mild pepper sauce. Or, kick up the heat by using spicy sausage, hot pepper sauce and adding 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. You can also go the traditional route and add some chicken or shrimp to your jambalaya for even more flavor and to boost the protein. Try it today and make it your way!

Keep things simple with Minute® Rice by trying quick yet delicious versions of classic recipes and perfectly-portioned meals for one! Try our Ready to Serve Rice in all kinds of meals, such as our Microwave Egg Fried Rice and many more. Browse our recipe section for more meals you can make in the microwave. Need another dinner idea? Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.

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