Description
A bold and flavorful Louisiana classic, Jambalaya is a one-pot dish loaded with smoked sausage, shrimp, and tender chicken, all simmered in a spicy tomato-based broth with rice. Packed with Cajun spices, this hearty meal is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers the next day.
Ingredients
**For the Jambalaya:**
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
– 1 small onion, diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon thyme
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
– 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup long-grain white rice
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
– 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 green onions, chopped
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
7. Add rice and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
8. Stir in shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
9. Return chicken and sausage to the pot, mixing well. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
10. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
– Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
– Use andouille sausage for authentic Cajun flavor.
– For a seafood version, add crab or crawfish along with the shrimp.
– Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg