Description
This Jambalaya recipe is a classic Cajun dish filled with a mix of meats, seafood, vegetables, and rice, all seasoned with flavorful Cajun spices. It’s a hearty and satisfying one-pot meal that brings the taste of Louisiana to your table.
Ingredients
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For the Jambalaya:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
For Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Jambalaya: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside with sausage.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, rice, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, sausage, and chicken. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add Shrimp: Stir in shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for spice level.
- You can use only chicken and sausage for a meatier version or add more seafood for a coastal-style jambalaya.
- Leftovers store well for up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg