Description
Experience the warmth and excitement of jambalaya, a vibrant one-pot dish filled with succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and robust sausage, all harmoniously combined with perfectly seasoned rice. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, promising an unforgettable culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell peppers, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage and diced chicken; cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in rice and diced tomatoes until well combined.
- Pour in chicken broth and season with Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add shrimp on top; cover until pink and opaque.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 135mg