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JAMBALAYA POT PIES

"This comforting Louisiana favorite is transformed into a flavorful appetizer, packed with shrimp, andouille sausage and chicken in a rich Cajun sauce."

Ingredients

  • 2(10 ounce) packages puff pastry shells
  • olive oil
  • 2cooked andouille sausages, diced
  • 1⁄2lb chicken tenders, diced
  • 1small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1celery, finely diced
  • 1small green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1jalapeno, cored and finely diced
  • 4garlic cloves, minced
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3tablespoons flour
  • 1tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1teaspoon gumbo file
  • 1⁄4teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1⁄2teaspoon salt
  • 1cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1cup chicken broth
  • 2teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1⁄2lb small uncooked frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2tablespoons heavy cream
  • chopped parsley, for garnish

Direction

  1. Prepare the oven to 425 F and prepare the puff pastry shells according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet with high sides over medium high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and sausage and sauté until chicken is cooked through and sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for about 60 seconds.
  6. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning, gumbo file, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Add chicken and sausage back in and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Add shrimp and let cook gently for about 7-10 minutes until the shrimp are just cooked through.
  10. Stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Scoop into warm puff pastry shells and garnish with chopped parsley