Chucks Kitchen: Jambalaya (Dollar Store)

Everything here can come from a Dollar Store - and it cooks in a microwave. It's perfect for a quick potluck contribution.

Try the Supreme Version, with additional / fresh ingredients, for a special dish.

This is perfect. to "celebrate" the first day of winter.

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Ingredients

Jambalaya Mix, 8 oz
Chicken, 2 x 8 oz sandwiches
Chili powder, 1 t
Curry powder, 1 t
Garlic, 1 clove, minced
Ginger powder, 1 t
Mushroom pieces, 10 oz can / jar
Onions, chopped and dried, 2 T
Red pepper strips, 10 oz jar / diced pimento peppers, 4 oz jar
Rotel tomatoes / green chilies, 10 oz can
Water, 3 C
Salsa, 4 oz

Preparation

Remove chicken patties from sandwiches, chop chicken into 1/4" cubes.
Mix Jambalaya mix, chopped chicken, chopped onion, spices.
Add water.
Microwave mix etc 10 minutes, on high.
Add 1/2 to 3/4 each of the veggies.
Microwave 30 - 40 minutes, on high - 10 minutes at a time, stirring each 10 minutes.
When all liquid is absorbed by the rice, the jambalaya is done. Cover, and let it sit 10 - 15 minutes to thicken.
Add remainder of veggies, and salsa. Mix well.
Let it cool slightly, and serve.
Have lots of cold beer, soft beverages, and / or water ready.

Supreme Version

Substitute 8 oz fresh ground turkey - for chicken sandwiches.
Add 6 - 8 oz canned shellfish (clams, oysters, scallops).
Substitute 1 medium fresh onion, diced - for dried onions.
Added / substituted ingredients may overfill the typical microwave casserole dish. Cook in a dutch oven on stovetop, instead of in microwave - it is much easier to stir ingredients when cooking in a stovetop pot.
Saute the meat - then the garlic, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes - in that order - before adding rice and spices.

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