Description
Classic Jambalaya is a hearty Louisiana-style one-pot meal made with tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, aromatic vegetables, and long-grain rice simmered in a richly seasoned broth.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces andouille sausage
1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts
1 medium onion
1 green bell pepper
1 celery stalk
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the sausage, then remove.
2. Cook chicken until just done and set aside.
3. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until soft.
4. Add garlic and spices and cook briefly.
5. Stir in rice until coated.
6. Add broth and tomatoes, then return meats.
7. Cover and simmer until rice is tender.
8. Rest briefly, fluff, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Use long-grain rice only.
Add shrimp during the last 5 minutes if desired.
Reheat with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 135
Keywords: classic jambalaya, cajun rice, one pot dinner