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Popeye's Jambalaya Recipe
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Popeye's Jambalaya Recipe

Make our Popeye's Jambalaya Recipe at home tonight for your family. Popeyes' version of the Traditional Southern Cajun Favorite is spot on - exactly as you would expect from the Louisiana Kitchen.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Party Recipe, Side Dish
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole, Southern
Keyword: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Enriched White Rice
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray as needed
  • 3 boneless, skinless Chicken Breast Halves cut into cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 3 Andouille Sausages or other Spicy Sausages diced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 ribs Celery chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2 Bay Leaves fresh or dried
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • One 14-ounce can Diced Tomatoes in Juice
  • One 14-ounce can Chicken Stock or Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Scallions chopped fine
  • Fresh Thyme chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook rice to package directions. Set aside.
  • Liberally spray a large, deep skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place skillet over medium high heat.
  • Sprinkle chicken cubes with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • When skillet is hot, add chicken. Brown, stirring, for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add diced sausage. Cook, stirring, for 2 - 3 minutes more.
  • Add onion, celery, green pepper and bay leaves. Sauté vegetables about 5 minutes, until they soften a bit.
  • Sprinkle flour over the pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 - 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in tomatoes with juice and broth.
  • Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, poultry seasoning and Worcestershire sauce, all to taste.
  • Bring liquids to a boil.
  • Remove skillet from the heat.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Gradually mix in rice, stirring to mix well.
  • Allow to sit a few minutes.
  • Mix in chopped scallions.
  • Place in a serving dish and garnish with thyme.
  • Serve hot.

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