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Course Entrees
Pulse Type Dry Peas
Specialty Diet Gluten Free
Occasion Healthy Comfort Foods

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Country Jambalaya with Black Eye Peas

Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, green; diced
  • 1 bell pepper, red; diced
  • 1 lb sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (or thighs); cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 8 oz ham, diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp pepper, black
  • 2 15 oz cans tomatoes, diced
  • 2 15 oz cans black eyed peas
  • 1 (4-6 oz) can green chilies
  • 1 8 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth, or water
  • 1 cup rice, white, uncooked (optional)
  • green onions, optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Add oil to a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, peppers, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in sausage, chicken, and ham.
  • Add chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, black-eyed peas, green chilies, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25–30 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and top with green onions to serve.
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