Easy and Delicious Jambalaya

Dive into the bold and comforting flavors of the South with this Easy and Delicious Jambalaya recipe, a one-pot wonder perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. This hearty dish features smoky andouille sausage, tender chicken thighs, plump shrimp, and a medley of fragrant spices like Cajun seasoning, thyme, and paprika. Combined with colorful veggies, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy long-grain rice, it creates a vibrant and satisfying meal with minimal effort. Ready in just one hour, this recipe offers the authentic taste of Louisiana with simple steps and pantry-friendly ingredients. Serve this savory jambalaya hot, garnished with fresh parsley, for a crowd-pleasing meal that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound andouille sausage
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Slice the andouille sausage into rounds and brown them in the skillet for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Season the chicken thighs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, cook the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, paprika, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Return the cooked sausage and chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces) to the skillet. Stir everything together.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

Step 9

Gently fold in the cooked shrimp and let it heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3004.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3923.9

Total Fat 224.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1853.1mg	0%
Sodium 13230.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 325.1g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 589.7mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 5483.6mg	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: 51.0%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 16.1%