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Jambalaya Foil Packets

Jambalaya Foil Packets have all the great flavors of traditional Jambalaya, but made in foil for a super easy weeknight dinner with little clean-up. Can be cooked on the grill, over a campfire, or in the oven. Great recipe for camping!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Foil packet dinner, jambalaya foil packet
Servings: 5

Equipment

  • Heavy Duty Foil
  • Nonstick Cooking Spray

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce package kielbasa smoked sausage , sliced into 1/2-inch thick coins
  • 1/2 pound shrimp (31-40 count) , peeled and deveined, tails off (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes with garlic and oregano , drained
  • 1 medium sweet onion , chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
  • 2 ribs celery , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Kosher salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 cup Instant rice (Minute® rice)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • Preheat grill OR oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut 5 large sheets of heavy duty foil (about 12-inches wide by 17-inches long.) Coat foil generously with nonstick cooking spray. (Don't skip the spray or the food will stick to the foil.)
  • In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients.
  • Divide mixture evenly into 5 equal portions and add to the center of each sheet of foil. (This comes out to a heaping 1 1/2 cups per packet.)
  • To seal the foil packet, bring the short sides together in the middle and gently fold down over the ingredients, leaving a little space for steam. Then roll up the ends to seal closed.
  • Place in the oven (on a sheet pan) or on the grill for 25-30 minutes, until shrimp is pink, rice is cooked through, and veggies are tender. (Test only 1 packet at a time; every time the packets are opened, the steam is released so it will take longer to cook.) If grilling, flip packets halfway through cook time.
  • Carefully open the foil pack, expecting hot steam to be released. Let cool slightly and enjoy.
  • NOTE: You must use Instant rice (Minute® rice) in order for these packs to turn out. For important recipe tips and possible variations, please refer to the full article.
  • CAMPFIRE: To make these over a hot coals campfire, it can take anywhere from 20-40 minutes depending on how hot the coals are. Flip halfway through cook time.

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Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1348IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 4mg