CHICKEN & CHORIZO JAMBALAYA RECIPE

A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes.

Prep Time    : 10 mins

Cook Time   : 45 mins

Servings      : 4

INGREDIENTS

·         1 tbsp olive oil

·         2 chicken breasts, chopped

·         1 onion, diced

·         1 red pepper, thinly sliced

·         2 garlic cloves, crushed

·         75g chorizo, sliced

·         1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

·         250g long grain rice

·         400g can plum tomato

·         350ml chicken stock

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan with a lid and brown 2 chopped chicken breasts for 5-8 mins until golden.

2.   Remove and set aside. Tip in the 1 diced onion and cook for 3-4 mins until soft.

3.   Add 1 thinly sliced red pepper, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 75g sliced chorizo and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and cook for 5 mins more.

4.  Stir the chicken back in with 250g long grain rice, add the 400g can of tomatoes and 350ml chicken stock. Cover and simmer for 20-25 mins until the rice is tender.

RECIPE TIP

·         Use up leftover Cajun seasoning

·      Cut 2 chicken breasts into strips, mix 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning with a little oil and rub all over the chicken. Fry for 6-8 mins until golden and cooked through. Serve with guacamole, soured cream, a tub of salsa and some flour tortillas.

Recipe from bbcgoodfood.com