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Creamy Cajun Jambalaya

  • prep time: 20 min
  • total time: 40 min
  • serves: 5 people
  • calories: 525 1 serving

This Creamy Cajun Jambalaya brings a new, creamy twist on the classic flavors you love. The "holy trinity" of Cajun cuisine, onions, bell peppers and celery are sautéed with smoky andouille sausage to build a savory, aromatic base. Our Cajun Alfredo Sauce does the heavy lifting from there—a perfect fusion of bold Cajun spices and rich cream, this sauce delivers zesty, well-balanced flavor—no measuring or mixing spices required! Tender chicken and rice make this dish hearty and satisfying, while diced tomatoes add brightness. Comforting, flavorful and full of Cajun flair, this easy jambalaya delivers big taste with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces andouille sausage, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jar (14.5 ounces) Prego® Cajun Alfredo Pasta Sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 green onion (scallion), chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Heat the broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high. Stir in the rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

  • Step 2

    While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.  Add the sausage, celery, onion and pepper and cook for 8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

  • Step 3

    Stir in the sauce and tomatoes with their juice and bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp and green onions. Simmer for 4 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Stir in the rice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Calories 525
Total Fat 25 g
Sat. Fat 9.3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 197 mg
Sodium 1313 mg
Total Carb 45 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 28 g
Vitamin D 3 %DV
Calcium 14 %DV
Iron 20 %DV
Potassium 18 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.