Jambalaya

⏱️ 1 hours 👥 6 servings 📊 Medium
American dinner
Jambalaya
Nutrition per Serving
529
Calories
35g
Protein
34g
Carbs
28g
Fat

Dive into a hearty bowl of Louisiana's finest with this Jambalaya recipe! Packed with a smoky blend of meats, vibrant veggies, and flavorful Cajun spices, it's the one-pot wonder that will make your taste buds dance!

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced)
  • 1 pound chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces)
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup long grain rice (such as Jasmine, uncooked)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3Add the sliced sausage and cubed chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in the can of diced tomatoes, uncooked rice, chicken broth, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
  6. 6Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  7. 7Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by cravinghomecooked.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.