Chicken Sausage Jambalaya

Transport your taste buds straight to Louisiana with this bold and flavorful Chicken Sausage Jambalaya! Bursting with Cajun-inspired spices and hearty ingredients like tender chicken breast, smoky andouille sausage, and a medley of bell peppers, onions, and celery, this one-pot wonder is a true comfort food classic. Infused with aromatic garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme, each bite delivers the perfect harmony of spices and textures. The long-grain white rice cooks to perfection as it soaks up the rich flavors of chicken broth and diced tomatoes, creating a satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs meal. Ready in just an hour, this jambalaya is ideal for weeknight dinners or sharing with a crowd. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it’s a mouthwatering dish guaranteed to become a household favorite. Perfect for fans of Southern cuisine or anyone craving a hearty and delicious one-pot meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0.25 cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside with the chicken.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, mixing them into the rice and vegetable mixture.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the pot from the heat. Discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Sprinkle the jambalaya with chopped parsley and fluff with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2470.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2780.4

Total Fat 147.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 653.6mg	0%
Sodium 11067.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 210.9g	0%

Vitamin D 42.1IU	0%
Calcium 455.3mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 4320.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 21.3%