Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

This bold and flavorful jambalaya combines tender chicken, spicy sausage, and rice for a dish that’s sure to satisfy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd!

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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:

1 lb Chicken Breasts
13 oz Smoked Turkey Sausage Rope cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 (10 oz) can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
3 Celery Stick diced
1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
1/4 cup Diced Onion
2 tsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base
1 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Sugar
1/4-1/2 tsp Cajun Seasoning

Add Day of Cooking:

1 cup Water
2 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
2 cups Hot Steamed Rice

Instructions

To Freeze and Cook Later:

Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 1 cup Water, 2 cups Hot Steamed Rice and 2 tbsp Cornstarch.
Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker:

Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
Add 1 cup Water and cook on low for 4-6 hours or to an internal temperature of 165F.

Pressure Cooker:

Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1 cup Water.
Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes with quick pressure release. **If chicken isn't cooked through after 20 minutes, shred and return to pressure cooker on saute setting.

Additional Instructions:

Cook rice according to recipe directions.
Shred chicken and return to pot.
Add 2 tbsp Cornstarch slurry and mix well. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes in the slow cooker or 2-3 minutes in the pressure cooker on saute setting until thickened.
Add 2 cups Hot Steamed Rice, mix well, and serve.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with cornbread, biscuits, roasted vegetables, or a fresh cucumber salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 922mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 864IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.

**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Bag Label