Chicken Jambalaya

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil , divided
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs , cut into bite-size pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes , with juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 

Directions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides, about 7 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the onions, peppers, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, salt and pepper, and give it a stir. Stir in the rice. Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the broth and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. (Reserve 3 cups rice mixture for Round 2 Recipe Cajun Quesadillas and Online Round 2 Recipe Cajun Red Bean  and Rice Soup.) Serve, garnished with parsley.