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Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a comforting one-pot dish from Louisiana, filled with vibrant flavors from chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (substitutable with Cajun seasoning)
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 14 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (for garnishing)
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (substitutable with Cajun seasoning)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken and season with Creole seasoning.
  • Brown the chicken in olive oil and set aside.
  • Sauté andouille sausage until browned and combine with chicken.
  • Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and rice; coat rice in oil.
  • Combine chicken, sausage, bay leaves, oregano, salt, tomato sauce, and chicken stock.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer until rice is tender.
  • Season shrimp with Creole seasoning.
  • Sauté shrimp until nearly cooked through.
  • Fluff rice, add shrimp, and garnish with green onions and parsley.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste.
Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
Swap proteins or add vegetables for variety.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Creole/Cajun

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100