Description
Celebrate Mardi Gras with this flavorful Jambalaya recipe featuring a mix of andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, and Cajun spices. This classic Cajun/Creole dish is perfect for a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For Jambalaya:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Hot sauce and lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook chicken pieces until golden and just cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside with the sausage.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, rice, broth, seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Return sausage and chicken to the pot. Stir in shrimp and cook covered for 5–7 minutes.
- Fluff jambalaya with a fork, garnish, and serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier jambalaya, increase the Cajun seasoning or add cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute the shrimp with extra sausage or chicken if preferred.
- This dish reheats well and gets even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun / Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
