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Jambalaya Recipe

Jambalaya Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add Shrimp: Stir in shrimp and cook for 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove bay leaves.
  6. 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