Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a vibrant one-pot dish that captures the essence of Louisiana cuisine. This flavorful medley combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and succulent shrimp, all simmered in a spicy broth with colorful veggies and aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners, this jambalaya recipe will tantalize your taste buds and bring everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 lb Andouille sausage
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage to the pot; cook until golden brown.
- Stir in onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour in rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, gently fold in shrimp until pink and opaque. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg