Classic Cajun Jambalaya is a hearty one-pot dish combining rice, shrimp, chicken, and smoked sausage with bold spices and vegetables. Rich, flavorful, and comforting—a true taste of Louisiana.
Jambalaya
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Serving
4 Persons
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Ingredients
- Long-Grain Rice – 1.5 Cups
- Chicken Thighs (boneless, cut into pieces) – 1 Pound
- Andouille Sausage (sliced) – 0.5 Pound
- Shrimp (peeled & deveined) – 0.5 Pound
- Onion (chopped) – 1 Medium
- Green Bell Pepper (chopped) – 1 Medium
- Celery (chopped) – 2 Stalks
- Garlic (minced) – 3 Cloves
- Diced Tomatoes (canned) – 1 Can (14.5 oz)
- Chicken Broth – 3 Cups
- Cajun Seasoning – 2 Tsp
- Thyme (dried) – 1 Tsp
- bay leaf – 1 Piece
- Salt and Pepper – 1 Tsp each
- Olive oil – 2 Tbsp
Nutrition
Per Serving
520 Kcal
Calories
36 Grams
Protein
20 Grams
Fat
50 Grams
Carbohydrates
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chicken pieces until browned, then remove and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, cook sausage slices until lightly browned. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, sauté until softened.
Step 3
Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Return chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until rice is tender.
Step 5
Add shrimp, stir gently, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Step 6
Remove bay leaf and serve hot. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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