Jambalaya

A delicious one-pot meal bursting with Creole flavors! Jambalaya is one of the best ways to turn rice into something truly delicious.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 3-4 Andouille sausage links (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup green bell pepper ( finely chopped)
• 1 cup celery ( finely chopped)
• 1 jalapeno minced
• 2 cups onion ( finely chopped)
• 1 lb shrimp
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Season the sausage and chicken pieces with half of the cajun seasoning.
2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage until it becomes lightly browned.
3. 3Add another tablespoon of oil into the same pan, add the chicken pieces, and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Transfer everything to a plate and set it aside.
4. 4Add the remaining oil, bell peppers, celery, jalapeño, and onion. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant—about 1 minute.
5. 5Stir in crushed tomatoes, cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 6Stir in the chicken and sausage. Add the rice, chicken, sausage, and Chicken broth and bring to a rapid boil. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. 7Add the Shrimps to the jambalaya, stir gently but quickly, cover with foil and lid again, and continue cooking for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until the shrimps are pink and cooked through.
8. 8Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Discard the bay leaf. Remove from heat and enjoy!.