Name: Microwave Jambalaya Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 cup water; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound cooked sausage, sliced; 1/2 pound cooked chicken, diced; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish

Microwave Jambalaya Recipe

Rina Connell Modified: February 19, 2024

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How To Make Microwave Jambalaya

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
1 cup water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound cooked sausage, sliced
1/2 pound cooked chicken, diced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a microwave-safe dish, combine rice, water, diced tomatoes (with their juice), onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then stir.
Add the sausage, chicken, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper to the dish and stir well.
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent.
Microwave on high for 10 minutes, then stir.
Microwave for another 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.