Sharing our favourite recipes...Alastair's Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya

Alastair, our Managing Director shares with us his favourite Cajun-inspired recipe.

What you'll need

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, chopped into 2cm strips
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 75g sliced chorizo
• 1 tablespoon Cajun spice seasoning
• 250g long grain rice
• 400g can plum tomatoes
• 350ml chicken stock
• Fresh parsely for garnish (optional)

What to do

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan and brown the 2 chopped chicken breasts for 5-8 mins until golden

2. Remove and set aside. Tip in the 1 diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft

3. Add 1 thinly sliced red pepper, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 75g sliced chorizo and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and cook for 5 more minutes

4. Stir the chicken back in with 250g long grain rice, add the 400g can of tomatoes and 350ml chicken stock. Cover and simmer for 20-25 mins until the rice is tender

5. Season to taste and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley