Jambalaya

This spicy dish hails from New Orleans. Add the variety of meats that make it delicious for your family.

Suggested meat:

1-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (more if you don’t plan to add other meats, less if you do)

How to freeze and cook:

  1. Add chicken breasts to freezer bag. Adjust amount based on other optional proteins you plan to add later on serving day. Add more chicken if you don’t plan to add any optional proteins.

  2. Optional Add cayenne pepper and hot sauce to intensify heat. *Measurements listed below.

  3. Massage bag to mix evenly.

  4. Close bag removing as much air as possible. Freeze flat.

  5. Thaw overnight in fridge.

  6. Dump in crockpot and add 2 cups water per single recipe. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

  7. Shred chicken 1/2 hour before serving.

  8. Optional Add shrimp 15-30 minutes before serving – they are done when they are pink.

  9. Optional Add Andouille sausage after cooking according to package directions.

  10. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onion.

Shopping List:

Rice, green onion, optional garlic bread

Optional meats:

1/2 - 1lb shrimp (raw, peeled, de-veined with tails off)

10 oz Andouille sausage sliced

Optional additional heat:

1/2 t cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (measurements for full recipe)