Jambalaya

This recipe is a delicious recipe I discovered on another food blog and is actually the reason I bought my cast iron Dutch oven. I got a carving for Jambalaya after listening to The Princess and the Frog a million times. This recipe is delicious. I know it doesn't have shrimp in it like a lot of people like, I'm not a big seafood eater, but it's good all the same.

Jambalaya

Feeds 4+

Ingredients:
1/4c veggie oil
1 1/2c onion, large dice
1/4c green bell pepper, large dice
1/4c red bell pepper, large dice
5/8 tsp cayenne, divided
1/2# andouille, cut into 1/4" slices
3/4# chicken, cut into 1" cubes
2 bay leaves
1 1/2c uncooked white rice
14oz can diced tomatoes with juice
2c water or stock
1/2c green onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced

Directions:

• Heat oil in large cast iron DO over medium
• Add onions, bell peppers, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 t cayenne
• Stirring often, brown veggies for about 20 mins, or until well caramelized
• Scrape bottom and sides to loosen any browned bits
• Add sausage and cook, stirring often for 10-15 minutes, scraping bottom and sides
• Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp cayenne, add chicken and bay to pot
• Brown chicken for 8-10 minutes, scrapping bottom and sides
• Add rice and garlic cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes
• Add water/stock and tomatoes, stir to combine and cover
• Cook over medium 30-35 minutes, without stirring, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed
• Remove from heat, let stand covered 2-3 mins
• Remove bay, stir in green onion and serve