Description
Jambalaya is a bold and hearty Creole one-pot dish combining andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, rice, and vegetables with aromatic spices for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage slices for about 3–4 minutes and remove them to a plate.
- Brown the chicken cubes in the same pot for 4–5 minutes, then transfer to the plate with the sausage.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, bell peppers, and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices, rice, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Return sausage and chicken to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with green onions and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning and cayenne to control spice level.
For a pescatarian version, use only shrimp and seafood stock.
Add okra or green chilies for extra flavor and texture.
Use smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 155mg