Easy Cheesy Jambalaya
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this irresistible Easy Cheesy Jambalaya! This one-pot wonder combines the bold, smoky flavors of Cajun-spiced andouille sausage, tender shrimp, and aromatic veggies with a creamy, cheesy twist that takes classic jambalaya to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients like diced tomatoes, long-grain white rice, and shredded cheddar cheese, this recipe is both easy and satisfying. Perfectly seasoned with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, it’s a flavorful dish that’s sure to impress at your next family dinner or weeknight meal. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh green onions, for a vibrant, hearty dish everyone will love. Ready in under an hour, this cheesy jambalaya will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove it from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, and uncooked rice to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the rice is tender, stir in the cooked sausage and raw shrimp. Cover and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy your Easy Cheesy Jambalaya!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.4 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.7 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 8264 mg | 359% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 238.7 g | 477% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1950 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 4736 mg | 101% | |
*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.
