Easy Skillet Jambalaya
Whip up a taste of Louisiana with this Easy Skillet Jambalaya, a one-pan wonder that's packed with bold Cajun flavors! Featuring tender bites of chicken, juicy shrimp, and smoky sausage, this recipe comes to life with a medley of veggies like onion, celery, and bell pepper, all simmered together with aromatic spices, long-grain rice, and diced tomatoes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this 50-minute dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort—no need for multiple pots or fancy techniques. Garnished with crisp scallions, this hearty and comforting jambalaya is a crowd-pleaser that’ll transport your taste buds straight to the bayou.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1.5 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 12 ounces raw shrimp
- 3 scallions (green onions)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet with another tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning as needed, until fully cooked. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
Dice the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic cloves.
Add the diced vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, rice, cajun seasoning, and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Peel and devein the shrimp. Stir the shrimp into the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking and allow them to cook until pink and opaque.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional cajun seasoning, salt, or pepper as desired.
Slice the scallions and sprinkle them over the finished jambalaya as a garnish.
Serve hot and enjoy your Easy Skillet Jambalaya!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.4 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1301 mg | 434% | |
| Sodium | 13055 mg | 568% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 276.5 g | 553% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 4111 mg | 87% | |
*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.
