Spicy Creole Stew - Ready to Heat
2 Servings | with Chicken Thigh, Sausage & Shrimp
- Fish
- Shellfish
We’ve merged hearty gumbo with the bold flavors of jambalaya in this dish that will transport you to right to New Orleans. Here, we’ve simmered shrimp, chicken, and spicy andouille sausage in an aromatic tomato base loaded with onions, bell peppers, and celery. Bonus: Each serving comes with hot sauce, so you can kick up the spice level like a Louisianan if you like!
Ingredients
1 unit
Spicy Creole Stew
(Contains: Fish, Shellfish)
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
FOR THE OVEN Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove outer packaging and plastic film. Cover tray* with aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake on middle rack for 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and stir; cover again with foil. Return sheet to middle rack and bake until meal reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20 minutes more. Let stand for 2 minutes. Carefully remove foil and stir. Divide gumbo-laya between shallow bowls and top with rice.
*You read that right: All trays and film are oven-safe and microwave-safe!
This meal is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165º.
FOR THE MICROWAVE Remove outer packaging and pierce plastic film a few times with a fork. Place tray* on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes. Carefully remove plastic film and stir. Microwave until meal reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4 minutes more. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes. Divide gumbo-laya between shallow bowls and top with rice.
*You read that right: All trays and film are oven-safe and microwave-safe!
This meal is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165º.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the authentic Creole taste and spice level, though some found it bland or too salty.
- Ease of prep: Customers loved how quick and convenient this ready-to-heat meal was, perfect for busy nights.
- Suggestions: Consider cooking in the oven instead of microwave for better texture; some added extra hot sauce for more kick.
- Portions: Several felt the portion was small for two people; consider offering single-serve options.
- Texture: Some found the shrimp rubbery and rice mushy; adjusting cooking times might help improve texture.
Reviews from our home cooks
I do take out the shrimp and sausage and chop them finer. I then warm it up using the instructions. Instead of serving the stew separately from the rice, I stir them together. But goodness me, it is yummy. The right level of spice with robust flavors. This tends to serve 3-4 rather than 2 in my house. But it's amazing as leftovers too.
The stew was indeed spicy, and tasted great. So easy to just heat and serve.
This is one of my top two favorite ready to heat meals. It's so delicious and filled with great protein - I love the shrimp and sausage especially.
A delicious combination on a night when I needed a quick, ready-in-minutes meal. Great flavor and plenty of sausage, shrimp & chicken and enough spice without being too spicy for me.
The shrimp get way way over cooked with this long in the microwave. And the rice does not need as long as the stew. If there was some way to make separate containers for the shrimp it would make a much better stew without tough chewy shrimp.
Very, very tasty. Spicy, indeed, by so delicious. I used the oven method and the shrimp were perfectly cooked and never got rubbery or overcooked even when reheated the next day. Bigger portion than I expected.
This dish struck a good balance of flavors, and I like the combination of seafood /shrimp and meat. It's not too salty nor spicy (and people can add more salt or hot sauce if needed)
Wow spicy and they give you additional Tabasco sauce to make even more heat. Do not order if you don't like it hot.
This pre-made meal was delightful. Full of flavor and spice. Good portions. Hearty. Comes with a packet of hot sauce -- used all of it.
Really delicious. Even my boyfriend who doesn't like spicy food loved it. The rice was very flavorful and added a lot to the stew.
