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Chicken & Shrimp Jambalaya (12-12-2017)

Mom's Tips

December 12th, 2017 by Jim Field

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 1/2 celery, sliced
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1/2 cup catsup
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked & chopped
  • 2 cups shrimp, cooked & cleaned

In a 3 quart dutch oven, fry the bacon until crisp.  Stir in the celery, rice, onion and green pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Add the tomatoes, water, Coca-Cola, catsup, garlic salt and salt; mix well.  Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the chicken and shrimp; heat thoroughly.