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make ahead one pot campfire jambalaya

Make-Ahead One-Pot Campfire Jambalaya

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
At Camp Reheat 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • At home, in a large pot, brown sausage and chicken. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until softened.
  • Add tomatoes, rice, broth, Cajun seasoning, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Add sausage, chicken, and shrimp. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender and shrimp is pink.
  • Let cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container.
  • Store in refrigerator or cooler.
  • At campsite, transfer jambalaya to a pot or Dutch oven.
  • Reheat over campfire, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until hot throughout.
  • Garnish with green onions if desired and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):
  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 35g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
Keyword Jambalaya