Quick and Easy but Delicious Jambalaya

Packed with bold Cajun flavors, this Quick and Easy but Delicious Jambalaya is the perfect one-pot comfort food that’s ready in just 50 minutes! Featuring tender chicken, smoky sausage, and succulent shrimp simmered with fragrant spices, veggies, and fluffy long-grain rice, this recipe delivers a hearty, restaurant-quality meal without the fuss. The addition of Cajun seasoning, paprika, and thyme gives it an authentic Louisiana flair, while the optional garnish of fresh scallions and parsley adds a pop of color and brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this flavorful jambalaya is a crowd-pleaser that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage (e.g., andouille or kielbasa), sliced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
• 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the sausage.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 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 juice), chicken broth, uncooked rice, paprika, dried thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Return the cooked sausage and chicken to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking.

Step 8

After 20 minutes, stir in the shrimp and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the rice is tender.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with optional scallions and parsley, and serve hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2399.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2627.3

Total Fat 146.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1250.0mg	0%
Sodium 7597.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 281.2g	0%

Vitamin D 640.1IU	0%
Calcium 439.0mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 4088.6mg	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: 49.8%

Protein: 42.5%

Carbs: 7.7%