Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a flavorful one-pot dish that combines chicken, smoked sausage, and shrimp with rice, vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices. This hearty meal is perfect for gatherings and brings a taste of Louisiana to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the chicken, slice the smoked sausage, chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery.
- Peel and devein the shrimp. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the chicken and sausage over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat with the spices. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg