Easy and Delicious Jambalaya

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

19 items

• 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

📝 Instructions

11 steps

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (498.8g)

Calories		579
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		29.4 g	38%
	Saturated Fat	8.5 g	42%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		265 mg	88%
Sodium		1233 mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate		26.4 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	3.0 g	11%
	Total Sugars	5.5 g
Protein		52.9 g	106%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		105 mg	8%
Iron		3.0 mg	17%
Potassium		940 mg	20%

*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: 1580 cal (45.4%%)

Protein: 1263 cal (36.3%%)

Carbs: 636 cal (18.3%%)