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    Easy Sausage and Chicken Jambalaya Recipe

    Published: Mar 28, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Jambalaya is a southern classic dish from Louisiana that has rice mixed with meats, vegetables, and/or seafood. If a dish comes out of Louisiana, I am already sold. I love cajun spices and if you do as well then you will love this great jambalaya recipe. It reminds me of my first time in New Orleans. All of the cajun dishes and creole flavors were some of the best I've ever had!

    Jambalaya close up in pot

    It's a well balanced meal all in one pot! One pot meals are easy dinners because it's convenient and less cleanup. I find it perfect to make in a dutch oven. You can add so many different meats and vegetables to make it different every time. Jambalaya is good for a weeknight meal because you can get it on the table in about an hour. This is a great recipe sure to become a family favorite for busy weeknights at home.

    One Pot Jambalaya Ingredients

    overhead shot of jambalaya ingredients

    Chicken- I used chicken thighs in this recipe because the dark meat brings more flavor. If you have chicken breasts on hand that would work as well.

    Smoked Sausage- Typically a pork sausage is used like spicy andouille sausage. You can use another sausage like beef or turkey to lower the heat.

    Holy Trinity- This is green bell pepper, onion, and celery. It's the base used to make cajun and creole dishes. You can also use yellow, orange or red bell pepper as well.

    Rice- Long grain rice is used in this recipe but I'm sure short grain would work just as well. This dish is made with white rice and not brown rice.

    Chicken Broth- If this is not on hand I would use a lighter broth like vegetable over a rich beef broth.

    Tomatoes- Diced tomatoes and tomato paste is used for flavor. Stewed tomatoes can be used and would bring lots of flavor.

    Hot Sauce- I used tabasco which originated in Louisiana. Your favorite red pepper sauce can be used in place of this.

    Spices- Cajun seasoning is one of the main ingredient in this dish. There is cayenne pepper for heat which can be adjusted to your preferred heat level. Herbs like bay leaf and thyme are also added.

    How To Make This Easy Jambalaya Recipe

    Chicken and sausage cooking in a dutch oven

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes seasoning with salt and black pepper. Add andouille sausage and cook for additional 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate and set aside.

    celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic cooking in dutch oven

    Heat oil in pot and add onion, bell pepper, and celery over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for additional 2 minutes.

    All jambalaya ingredients in dutch oven

    Add worcestershire, tabasco, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, cayenne, and cajun seasoning. Give a good stir then add in chicken stock and rice. Give another stir.

    Jambalaya boiling in dutch oven

    Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium- low and cover cooking for 25-35 minutes until rice is fully cooked. Stir the jambalaya occasionally to prevent rice from sticking and burning.

    spoonful of jambalaya over dutch oven

    Give a final stir and serve garnished with parsley or green onions

    Tips For The Best Jambalaya Recipe

    What to serve with jambalaya?

    Side salad for freshness. This dish has so much inside it's not missing much.

    Should jambalaya be watery?

    Jambalaya is not to be confused with gumbo which is a stew. If the jambalaya is watery, too much stock was used or it wasn't cooked out all the way.

    Best wine pairing for jambalaya?

    For white wine Sauvignon Blanc and for Red Pinot Noir

    Can I use brown rice in jambalaya?

    White rice is typically used. Brown rice would require more broth and more cooking time.

    Other One Pot Dishes You'll Love

    • One Pot Zuppa Toscana
    • Pressure Cooker Chili
    • Puerto Rican Style Red Beans
    • Creole Seafood Gumbo

    Jambalaya

    Jambalaya is a southern classic dish from Louisiana that has rice mixed with meats, vegetables, and/or seafood. A well balanced one pot meal!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 360kcal

    Equipment

    dutch oven

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup bell pepper diced
    • 1 cup onion diced
    • 2/3 cup celery diced
    • 2 tsp garlic minced
    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
    • 12 oz andouille sausage sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
    • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tsp tabasco sauce
    • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
    • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups rice
    • parsley garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes seasoning with salt and pepper. Add andouille sausage and cook for additional 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate and set aside.
    • Add 1 tbsp olive oil to pot and add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 6 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for additional 2 minutes.
    • Add worcestershire, tabasco, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, cayenne, and cajun seasoning. Give a good stir then add in chicken stock and rice. Give another stir.
    • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and cover cooking for 25-35 minutes. Stir jambalaya occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.
    • Give a final stir and serve garnished with parsley or green onions.

    Video

    https://itairaeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JambalayaWP.mp4

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 21.7g | Fat: 20.2g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1489.1mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 3.5g
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